Tantalum; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8103

hs code 810390 covers a diverse range of tantalum-based products and articles not elsewhere classified in heading 8103. Tantalum is a rare, hard, and corrosion-resistant metal with a wide range of industrial and technological applications. The global tantalum market is driven by the growing demand from the electronics, aerospace, and chemical industries, making this hs code an important component of the broader import/export landscape.

Tantalum is primarily produced through the mining and processing of tantalite ore. The ore is crushed, concentrated, and chemically treated to extract pure tantalum. The extracted tantalum is then refined and processed into various forms, such as ingots, powders, and sheets, depending on the intended end-use application.

The key inputs for the production of tantalum-based products under hs code 810390 include tantalite ore, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for mining, processing, and refining the metal. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of chemical reagents and energy sources to facilitate the various stages of production.

The diverse outputs covered under hs code 810390 include tantalum metal, tantalum carbide, tantalum nitride, and a variety of tantalum-based articles and components. These products find applications in 851762 Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus , 854231 Monolithic integrated circuits, 902830 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, and 903289 Automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 9032.