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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If still assembled in electronic components
Waste electrical assemblies containing tantalum capacitors classified by function in Chapter 85, not as metal scrap.
If contaminated with significant impurities
Slag and ash containing tantalum metals falls under Chapter 26 for metallurgical residues, not pure base metal scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tantalum content exceeds 99% by weight via certified assay reports to avoid reclassification as lower-grade metal scrap
• Provide documentation proving origin from legitimate manufacturing waste, not mined ore, to comply with conflict mineral regulations
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 Machining Turnings
Fine curls and chips of tantalum produced from lathe and milling operations on tantalum rods or sheets for aerospace components. This waste and scrap is classified under HTS 8103.30.00.00 as it meets the criteria for tantalum scrap unfit for immediate fabrication.