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HS HEADING 8106

Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

In plain English

This category covers bismuth and related items, such as waste and scrap. It distinguishes between materials based on their purity levels. One group includes bismuth with a weight concentration of more than 99.99 percent. The other group contains bismuth with a weight concentration of 99.99 percent or less.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8106.10

Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, containing more than 99.99% of bismuth, by weight

8106.90

Bismuth; including articles n.e.c. in heading 8106, including waste and scrap, containing less than or equal to 99.99% of bismuth, by weight

Chapter 81 classification notes

Chapter 81 includes conflict minerals (3T — tungsten, tantalum, tin) under Dodd-Frank Section 1502 due-diligence; tantalum-bearing devices need supply-chain documentation.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Cobalt powder (8105) vs. cobalt salts (Chapter 28 inorganic chemistry).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 81

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