Heading · Chapter 81
8106: Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
2 subheadings make up heading 8106 in chapter 81 (other base metals; cermets; articles thereof).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU Free – 2% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 1% 
Türkiye Free – 2% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 0.4% 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Japan 3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$110kUS$110k+US$790k+US$4m+> US$14m
Exports: 54
- China: US$36m
- United States: US$14m
- South Korea: US$10m
- Germany: US$6m
- Japan: US$5m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Belgium: US$2m
- Mexico: US$2m
- Kazakhstan: US$1m
- United Kingdom: US$1m
- Poland: US$1m
- France: US$1m
- Taiwan: US$790k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$558k
- Luxembourg: US$462k
- Canada: US$428k
- Austria: US$274k
- Italy: US$230k
- Russia: US$213k
- Malaysia: US$189k
- United Arab Emirates: US$176k
- Bolivia: US$166k
- Czechia: US$155k
- Spain: US$136k
- Switzerland: US$110k
- Thailand: US$110k
- Ukraine: US$67k
- Slovakia: US$60k
- Hungary: US$41k
- Denmark: US$39k
- Türkiye: US$32k
- Laos: US$31k
- South Africa: US$29k
- Australia: US$28k
- India: US$19k
- Slovenia: US$17k
- Greece: US$16k
- Philippines: US$16k
- Singapore: US$15k
- Indonesia: US$15k
- Brazil: US$12k
- Ireland: US$10k
- Croatia: US$9k
- Serbia: US$7k
- Costa Rica: US$2k
- Peru: US$2k
- Sweden: US$2k
- Norway: US$2k
- Lithuania: US$300
- Ecuador: US$200
- Romania: US$200
- Bulgaria: US$0
- Finland: US$0
- Portugal: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$79kUS$79k+US$499k+US$3m+> US$10m
Imports: 101
- United States: US$15m
- Germany: US$15m
- China: US$10m
- India: US$6m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- South Korea: US$4m
- Japan: US$3m
- United Kingdom: US$3m
- Italy: US$3m
- Canada: US$3m
- Mexico: US$3m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Belgium: US$2m
- France: US$1m
- Greece: US$1m
- Austria: US$1m
- Taiwan: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$1m
- Thailand: US$843k
- Poland: US$760k
- Hungary: US$649k
- Czechia: US$577k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$505k
- Spain: US$499k
- Israel: US$466k
- Russia: US$373k
- Slovenia: US$366k
- Cyprus: US$335k
- Philippines: US$287k
- Indonesia: US$281k
- Switzerland: US$280k
- Malaysia: US$263k
- Kazakhstan: US$238k
- Australia: US$229k
- Norway: US$219k
- Finland: US$202k
- Ireland: US$190k
- Luxembourg: US$176k
- Romania: US$134k
- Sweden: US$133k
- United Arab Emirates: US$129k
- Serbia: US$124k
- Singapore: US$117k
- Vietnam: US$116k
- Portugal: US$98k
- Chile: US$86k
- Denmark: US$81k
- South Africa: US$79k
- Colombia: US$79k
- Peru: US$69k
- Argentina: US$62k
- Azerbaijan: US$49k
- Morocco: US$46k
- Qatar: US$32k
- Saudi Arabia: US$30k
- Albania: US$29k
- New Zealand: US$28k
- Costa Rica: US$26k
- Sri Lanka: US$24k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$36m | 40.6% |
| 2 | United States | US$14m | 16.2% |
| 3 |  South Korea | US$10m | 11.2% |
| 4 |  Germany | US$6m | 6.4% |
| 5 | Japan | US$5m | 5.5% |
| 6 |  Netherlands | US$4m | 4.7% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$2m | 2.6% |
| 8 | Mexico | US$2m | 1.9% |
| 9 |  Kazakhstan | US$1m | 1.5% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$1m | 1.5% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$15m | 17.7% |
| 2 | Germany | US$15m | 16.8% |
| 3 | China | US$10m | 11.5% |
| 4 |  India | US$6m | 6.3% |
| 5 | Netherlands | US$4m | 4.9% |
| 6 | South Korea | US$4m | 4.1% |
| 7 | Japan | US$3m | 3.4% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$3m | 3.3% |
| 9 |  Italy | US$3m | 3% |
| 10 | Canada | US$3m | 3% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8106 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8106 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2% (average 1%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8106 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2%. 8 of them are duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8106 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 8106 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 8106 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 8106 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 8106 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 8106 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 8106 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 8106 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 8106 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 8106 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 8106 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 8106 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 8106 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 8106 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 8106 goods reached US$88m in 2024, up 2.5% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 40.6% of the total, ahead of the United States.
The United States imported the most (US$15m).
The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 54 exporters with US$1m.
The United Kingdom imported US$3m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap?
Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap fall under HS heading 8106, part of chapter 81, in section XV of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on bismuth and articles thereof in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8106 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on bismuth and articles thereof in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8106 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most bismuth and articles thereof?
China, with US$36m in 2024 (40.6% of world exports).