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Electron Beam Melted Tantalum Powder

EBM-produced tantalum powder for aerospace implants and medical devices. Under HTS 8103.20.00.30 as unwrought powder, despite advanced production method. Purity >99.9%.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%—2.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%—2.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%—2.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%—2.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9021.90Lower: 12.5% vs 27.5%

If formed into orthopedic implant components

Artificial body parts classified under Chapter 90.

8112.19.00Higher: 43% vs 27.5%

If as niobium-tantalum mixed powder

Niobium and tantalum articles often co-classified.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include biocompatibility testing if for medical end-use declarations

• Process origin docs to qualify for special programs like GSP

• Segregate from scrap to avoid 8103.10 classification