Product classification
HS code for Tantalum scrap: 8103.30
Tantalum, waste and scrap.
Classification of tantalum scrap under HS 8103.30
Tantalum waste and scrap are classified under HS code 8103.30. This classification is part of the broader Heading 8103, which encompasses tantalum in all its forms. The classification for scrap is strictly reserved for materials that are no longer usable for their original purpose due to breakage, cutting-up, wear, or other reasons, and are fit only for the recovery of the metal or for use as a basis for the manufacture of chemical compounds. In the electronics industry, where tantalum is prevalent, this code is essential for the circular economy, covering the return of manufacturing rejects and end-of-life components for refining.
- Covers
- Tantalum machining turnings and shavings
- Rejected tantalum capacitor shells (unpopulated)
- Tantalum wire offcuts
- Broken tantalum vacuum furnace parts
- Spent tantalum sputtering targets
- Also under 8103.30
- Tantalum capacitor manufacturing scrap
- Tantalum mill scrap
- Tantalum machining turnings
- Tantalum sputtering target scrap
- Tantalum furnace lining scrap
Codes often confused with 8103.30
Common mistake. A common error is classifying tantalum scrap under 8103.20 (unwrought tantalum). While both are raw forms for processing, 8103.30 is specific to secondary materials (waste). Another misclassification occurs with 8548.10, which covers waste and scrap of primary cells, batteries, and electric accumulators. If the tantalum is still part of a complex electronic assembly or a complete battery, it may be classified under Chapter 85 rather than as base metal scrap in Chapter 81.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810330 (the code used for tantalum scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810330 (the code used for tantalum scrap) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 810330, not only tantalum scrap.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $32M 27% of world exports
- 2 Japan $27M 23% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $18M 15% of world exports
World total: $121M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $60M 43% of world imports
- 2 Japan $23M 17% of world imports
- 3 Germany $14M 10% of world imports
World total: $138M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for tantalum scrap
Brazil classifies tantalum scrap under NCM 8103.30.00: HS 8103.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tantalum scrap
What is the HS code for Tantalum scrap?
The HS code for Tantalum scrap is 810330 (Tantalum; waste and scrap). The specific HS code for tantalum waste and scrap is 8103.30.
How do I classify Tantalum scrap for customs?
Tantalum scrap is classified under HS code 810330 — Tantalum; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can finished tantalum products be classified as scrap?
Only if they are rendered unusable for their original function and are intended solely for metal recovery or recycling purposes.
Which countries are the top exporters of tantalum scrap (HS 810330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810330 (the code used for tantalum scrap) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 27% of world exports), Japan ($27M) and South Korea ($18M). World exports came to about $121M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of tantalum scrap (HS 810330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810330 (the code used for tantalum scrap) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($60M, 43% of world imports), Japan ($23M) and Germany ($14M). World imports came to about $138M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Tantalum scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810330 for Tantalum scrap is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for tantalum scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, tantalum scrap (HS 810330) is classified under NCM 8103.30.00.