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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%4.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%4.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%4.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%4.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%4.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

8103.20.00Higher: 27.5% vs 4.4%

If containing other metals ≥1% by weight

Becomes a tantalum alloy, changing the heading within Chapter 81.

8548.00.00.00Higher: 35% vs 4.4%

If further processed into electrical capacitors

Finished electrical components shift to Chapter 85, not base metal articles.

8103Same rate: 4.4%

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