Tantalum Foil for Capacitors
Thin tantalum foil sheets rolled for use in electrolytic capacitors due to high capacitance. Falls under HTS 8103.99.00.00 as 'other' tantalum articles, not qualifying as bars, rods, or waste. Precision rolling makes it distinct from unwrought forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing other metals ≥1% by weight
Becomes a tantalum alloy, changing the heading within Chapter 81.
If further processed into electrical capacitors
Finished electrical components shift to Chapter 85, not base metal articles.
If supplied as powder for foil production
Unwrought powders are excluded from 'articles' provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include thickness and width specs in invoices to differentiate from sheet/plate
• Ensure no contamination; test reports prevent reclassification as scrap
• Label as 'electronics grade' to support end-use but classify by material form
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Tantalum Sheet 0.5mm Thick
Rolled tantalum sheet used in chemical processing equipment for corrosion resistance. Classified in HTS 8103.99.00.00 as other tantalum articles, distinct from wire or powder forms. Thickness under 1mm qualifies it beyond basic plate provisions.
Tantalum Powder Sintered Block
Sintered block from tantalum powder for further machining, used in vacuum furnace parts. Classified HTS 8103.99.00.00 as processed article, not mere powder. Consolidation via sintering makes it a fabricated form.
Tantalum Disc for Electronics
Stamped tantalum discs serving as anodes in capacitors. HTS 8103.99.00.00 for other tantalum articles in basic shapes. Precision stamping from sheet qualifies as fabricated.
Tantalum Implant Wire
Fine tantalum wire for surgical implants and stents. HTS 8103.99.00.00 covers medical-grade drawn wire articles. Biocompatibility from high purity.
Tantalum Chemical Reaction Vessel
Fabricated tantalum vessel for handling hot acids in pharma production. Under HTS 8103.99.00.00 as other vessels/articles. Welded construction from sheet/plate.
Tantalum Evaporation Boat
Folded tantalum boat for vacuum evaporation of metals in thin-film production. HTS 8103.99.00.00 for specialized fabricated articles. High-temperature resistance key.