HS Code for Tantalum (HS 8103 metal, 2615.90 ore)
Tantalum is a rare refractory metal essential for high-density capacitors in smartphones, avionics, medical devices. ~55% of world supply comes from artisanal mining in DRC, Rwanda, and neighbouring countries - a 3TG conflict mineral. Chinese processing dominates.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2615.90 | Tantalum-niobium ores and concentrates |
| 8103.20 | Tantalum, unwrought, powders |
| 8103.30 | Tantalum waste and scrap |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0-3.7% |
| United States | 2.5% Section 232 pending on select origins. |
| China | 0-3% |
Numerical Example: 500 kg tantalum powder capacitor grade, FOB Shenzhen USD 350/kg, CIF Frankfurt
500 kg tantalum powder capacitor grade, FOB Shenzhen USD 350/kg, CIF Frankfurt. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · Dodd-Frank Sec 1502 (US) - conflict minerals disclosure.
- · EU Reg 2017/821 conflict minerals supply chain due diligence.
- · RMI (Responsible Minerals Initiative) conformant smelter list.
- · OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
- · EU CRM Act 2024 strategic list.
- · Rwanda
- · DRC (via RMI-conformant smelters)
- · Brazil
- · Nigeria
- · China (processor)
Frequently asked questions
'Coltan' is columbite-tantalite ore (2615.90). DRC/Rwanda coltan has funded armed groups. Under Dodd-Frank 1502, US-listed companies must annually disclose whether their tantalum supply chain is DRC-conflict-free. Smelters listed on RMI’s conformant list satisfy the due diligence requirement.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to critical minerals (HS 8103) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.