Tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS v2017 Code: 8103

About tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

hs code 8103 covers tantalum, a rare and valuable metal with a wide range of industrial applications. Tantalum is known for its high melting point, corrosion resistance, and ability to store electrical charge, making it essential for various electronic devices, aerospace components, and chemical processing equipment. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting the global technology and manufacturing sectors, contributing to the broader economy through its specialized products and services.

Production process

The production of tantalum-based products typically involves several key steps. First, tantalum ore is mined and processed to extract the pure metal. This is often done through a combination of chemical and metallurgical processes, including smelting and refining. The refined tantalum is then used to manufacture a variety of articles, such as capacitors, cutting tools, and medical implants, through techniques like casting, forging, and machining.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the tantalum industry include tantalum ore, which is the primary raw material, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for mining, processing, and manufacturing tantalum-based products. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, energy sources, and various chemicals and reagents used in the extraction and refining processes.

Production outputs

The tantalum industry produces a wide range of outputs, including 8103 tantalum metal, 8103 (tantalum) articles, and 8110 waste and scrap from the manufacturing process. These outputs are then consumed by various other industries, such as 8505 electrical machinery and equipment, 9021 orthopedic appliances, and 8211 cutting tools.

Family tree for tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8103'>8103: Tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8101'>8101: Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8102'>8102: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8104'>8104: Magnesium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8105'>8105: Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8106'>8106: Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8107'>8107: Cadmium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8108'>8108: Titanium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8109'>8109: Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8110'>8110: Antimony; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8111'>8111: Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8112'>8112: Beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and thallium; and articles of these metals, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8113'>8113: Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]

    B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810320'>810320: Tantalum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering, powders</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810330'>810330: Tantalum; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810390'>810390: Tantalum; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8103</a>"]


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