Tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS v2022 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 an essential material in the production of electronic components, aerospace equipment, and medical devices. The global tantalum industry plays a crucial role in supporting the growth of various high-tech industries and is an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

Tantalum is primarily extracted from mineral ores, such as columbite-tantalite (also known as coltan), through a multi-step process. The ore is first crushed and concentrated, then chemically processed to separate the tantalum from other elements. The purified tantalum is then smelted and refined into various forms, including ingots, powders, and wires, which can be further fabricated into finished products.

Production inputs

The production of tantalum-based products requires several key inputs, including tantalum ore, chemical reagents for processing, specialized smelting and refining equipment, and skilled labor. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust supply chain of supporting industries, such as mining, transportation, and energy providers, to ensure the efficient and sustainable production of tantalum-based materials.

Production outputs

Tantalum is used in a wide range of applications, including the manufacture of 8517 Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, 9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, and 8411 Turbojets, turbopropellers and other gas turbines. The tantalum industry also produces waste and scrap materials, which can be recycled and reused in the production of new tantalum-based products.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8103'>8103: Tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8101'>8101: Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8102'>8102: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8104'>8104: Magnesium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8105'>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/v2022/8106'>8106: Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8108'>8108: Titanium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8109'>8109: Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8110'>8110: Antimony; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8111'>8111: Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8112'>8112: Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium), articles of these metals, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8113'>8113: Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]

    B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810320'>810320: Tantalum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering, powders</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810330'>810330: Tantalum; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810391'>810391: Tantalum; crucibles</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810399'>810399: Tantalum; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8103</a>"]


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