Heading 8101

HTS code 8101Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

Chapter
81Other base metals
Tariff lines
6
General duty
General duty rates from 2.8% to 7.0%

Tariff lines under heading 8101

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8101.10.0000Powders (Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap)7%kg, W kg
8101.94.0000Unwrought tungsten, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering (Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other)6.6%kg
8101.96.0000Wire (Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other)4.4%kg
8101.97.0000Waste and scrap (Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other)2.8%kg, W kg
8101.99.1000Bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil (Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other > Other)6.5%kg
8101.99.8000Other (Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other > Other)3.7%kg

Documents required to import under 8101

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 8101?
HTS heading 8101 covers tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. It sits in Chapter 81 (other base metals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8101?
General duty rates from 2.8% to 7.0%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8101 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 81