Bismuth and articles thereof — HTS 8106
Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
Chapter 81 › Heading 8106
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8106 is a broad product category for bismuth and articles made from bismuth. It can include bismuth in basic or processed forms, manufactured items containing bismuth, and bismuth waste and scrap. The heading alone is not the complete import classification or duty treatment.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the applicable 6-digit subheading and then review the US statistical subdivisions. The specific code may depend on factors such as whether the goods are unwrought bismuth, an article made from bismuth, or waste and scrap, along with the product’s form, composition, and condition. Read the heading and subheading text, section and chapter notes, and any applicable legal notes together; do not choose solely by searching for the product name.
What to check
- Confirm the goods are principally bismuth or are properly described as bismuth waste, scrap, or an article thereof.
- Document the material composition, physical form, dimensions, processing, and intended use before classifying the item.
- Distinguish unwrought material, worked or finished articles, and waste or scrap; obtain clear supplier descriptions and photographs where useful.
- Trace the classification from heading 8106 to the applicable 6-digit subheading and then to the complete US 8-digit statistical code.
- Check the current HTSUS text, notes, and any relevant customs rulings; ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the product could fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 8106 summary
Bismuth and articles thereof is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8106.10.00.00 👉 | Containing more than 99.99 percent of bismuth, by weight | Free | — | 7.5% |
| 8106.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 7.5% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8106?
Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.