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HS 8106.10Metals

HS Code for Bismuth (HS 8106)

Bismuth is a heavy, low-toxicity, low-melting metal - the workhorse for lead-free plumbing brass (US SDWA 2014), Field's metal / low-melt alloys, pharmaceutical (bismuth subsalicylate/Pepto-Bismol), and specialty ammunition. ~85% of mine supply is a by-product of Chinese lead/tungsten processing. EU CRM listed 2020.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
8106.00Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
2617.90Bismuth ores/concentrates (residual)
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
United States
0%
China
10% export duty

Worked landed-cost example

5 MT Bi 99.99% ingot, FOB Xiamen USD 9,800/MT, CIF Rotterdam

FOBUSD 49,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 900
CIFUSD 49,900
EU dutyUSD 0
EU landed USD 49,900.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act Reg 2024/1252 - listed.
  • · US SDWA Section 1417 - lead-free plumbing brass triggered Bi demand.
  • · USP monograph for bismuth subsalicylate pharma grade.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Laos
  • · Mexico
  • · Japan
  • · Republic of Korea

Frequently asked questions

Pharma-grade vs metallurgical Bi?

Metallurgical (99.99% Bi) is fine for alloys and ammunition; pharmaceutical bismuth subsalicylate/subnitrate requires 99.999% starting material plus USP/EP monograph compliance. Pharma grade is ~2.5x price of metallurgical.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)
Import into South Korea →
VAT · 10%
Import into Mexico →
IVA (VAT) · 16% standard / 8% in northern & southern border zones

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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