Spent Tantalum Sputtering Targets
Depleted tantalum discs used in semiconductor thin-film deposition, no longer viable for sputtering after erosion. Classified as tantalum waste and scrap under HTS 8103.30.00.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of semiconductor equipment
Machines and apparatus for semiconductor manufacture include targets as parts, not metal scrap.
If contaminated with chemical residues
Chemical residues containing tantalum classified in Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Retain sputtering equipment logs proving spent status to differentiate from new targets
• Check for residual semiconductor contaminants; clean if needed to maintain scrap purity
Related Products under HTS 8103.30.00.00
Tantalum Chemical Reactor Scrap
Corroded sections removed from tantalum-lined chemical reactors exposed to aggressive acids. This heavy scrap qualifies as HTS 8103.30.00.00 tantalum waste.
Tantalum Evaporation Boat Scrap
Deformed and spent tantalum boats used for vacuum evaporation of metals in thin film coating. Classified as tantalum waste and scrap HTS 8103.30.00.00.
Tantalum Implant Manufacturing Scrap
Precision-machined waste from tantalum orthopedic screws and plates production, including sprues and flashings. HTS 8103.30.00.00 for medical-grade tantalum scrap.
Tantalum Etching Residue
Particulate tantalum residue recovered from chemical etching baths in circuit board fabrication. This wet scrap dries to powder form, classified as HTS 8103.30.00.00 waste.
Tantalum Furnace Linings Scrap
Eroded tantalum fragments from high-temperature vacuum furnace crucibles used in superalloy production. Recovered as waste and scrap under HTS 8103.30.00.00.
Tantalum Scrap from Capacitor Manufacturing
Waste tantalum material generated during the production of electrolytic capacitors, consisting of shavings, clippings, and rejected components containing at least 99% tantalum by weight. Classified under HTS 8103.30.00.00 as tantalum waste and scrap due to its unprocessed form unfit for direct use.