Section 15: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal
Chapter 81: Chapter 81
93 tariff codes in this chapter
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8101 | Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8101.10.00 | Powders | 7% |
| 8101.94.00 | Unwrought tungsten, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering | 6.6% |
| 8101.96.00 | Wire | 4.4% |
| 8101.97.00 | Waste and scrap | 2.8% |
| 8101.99 | Other: | — |
| 8101.99.10 | Bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and fo... | 6.5% |
| 8101.99.80 | Other | 3.7% |
| 8102 | Molybdenum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8102.10.00 | Powders | 9.1¢/kg on molybdenum content + 1.2% |
| 8102.94.00 | Unwrought molybdenum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering | 13.9¢/kg on molybdenum content + 1.9% |
| 8102.95 | Bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and fo... | — |
| 8102.95.30 | Bars and rods | 6.6% |
| 8102.95.60 | Other | 6.6% |
| 8102.96.00 | Wire | 4.4% |
| 8102.97.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8102.99.00 | Other | 3.7% |
| 8103 | Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8103.20.00 | Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders | 2.5% |
| 8103.30.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8103.91.00 | Crucibles | 4.4% |
| 8103.99.00 | Other | 4.4% |
| 8104 | Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8104.11.00 | Containing at least 99.8 percent by weight of magnesium | 8% |
| 8104.19.00 | Other | 6.5% |
| 8104.20.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8104.30.00 | Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders | 4.4% |
| 8104.90.00 | Other | 14.8¢/kg on magnesium content + 3.5% |
| 8105 | Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, inc... | — |
| 8105.20 | Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; unwrought cobalt; powders: | — |
| 8105.20.30 | Alloys | 4.4% |
| 8105.20.60 | Other | Free |
| 8105.20.90 | Other | Free |
| 8105.30.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8105.90.00 | Other | 3.7% |
| 8106 | Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8106.10.00 | Containing more than 99.99 percent of bismuth, by weight | Free |
| 8106.90.00 | Other | Free |
| 8108 | Titanium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8108.20.00 | Unwrought titanium; powders | 15% |
| 8108.30.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8108.90 | Other: | — |
| 8108.90.30 | Articles of titanium | 5.5% |
| 8108.90.60 | Other | 15% |
| 8109 | Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8109.21.00 | Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight | 4.2% |
| 8109.29.00 | Other | 4.2% |
| 8109.31.00 | Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight | Free |
| 8109.39.00 | Other | Free |
| 8109.91.00 | Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight | 3.7% |
| 8109.99.00 | Other | 3.7% |
| 8110 | Antimony and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8110.10.00 | Unwrought antimony; powders | Free |
| 8110.20.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8110.90.00 | Other | Free |
| 8111.00 | Manganese and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: | — |
| 8111.00.30 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8111.00.47 | Flake containing at least 99.5 percent by weight manganese | 14% |
| 8111.00.49 | Other | 14% |
| 8111.00.60 | Other | 3.7% |
| 8112 | Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and n... | — |
| 8112.12.00 | Unwrought; powders | 8.5% |
| 8112.13.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8112.19.00 | Other | 5.5% |
| 8112.21.00 | Unwrought; powders | 3% |
| 8112.22.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8112.29.00 | Other | 3% |
| 8112.31.00 | Unwrought; waste and scrap; powders | Free |
| 8112.39.00 | Other | 4% |
| 8112.41 | Unwrought; waste and scrap; powders: | — |
| 8112.41.10 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8112.41.50 | Unwrought; powders | 3% |
| 8112.49.00 | Other | 4% |
| 8112.51.00 | Unwrought; powders | 4% |
| 8112.52.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8112.59.00 | Other | 4% |
| 8112.61.00 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8112.69 | Other: | — |
| 8112.69.10 | Unwrought cadmium; powders | Free |
| 8112.69.90 | Other | 4.4% |
| 8112.92 | Unwrought; waste and scrap; powders: | — |
| 8112.92.07 | Waste and scrap | Free |
| 8112.92.10 | Gallium | 3% |
| 8112.92.30 | Indium | Free |
| 8112.92.40 | Niobium (columbium) | 4.9% |
| 8112.92.60 | Unwrought | 2.6% |
| 8112.92.65 | Other | 4.4% |
| 8112.92.70 | Vanadium | 2% |
| 8112.99 | Other: | — |
| 8112.99.10 | Germanium | 4.4% |
| 8112.99.20 | Vanadium | 2% |
| 8112.99.91 | Other | 4% |
| 8113.00.00 | Cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap | 3.7% |
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Chapter 81 FAQ
What products are covered by HTS Chapter 81?▶
Chapter 81 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers chapter 81. It contains 93 tariff codes classifying specific products for US import duty purposes.
How many tariff codes are in Chapter 81?▶
Chapter 81 contains 93 tariff codes, of which 74 are classifiable (leaf) codes. 24 of these codes have a duty-free general rate.
What are the duty rates for Chapter 81 imports?▶
Duty rates in Chapter 81 (Chapter 81) vary by specific product classification and country of origin. General (MFN) rates apply to most countries, while preferential rates may be available under trade agreements like USMCA, GSP, or bilateral FTAs.