HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3824.30 – Metal carbides, non-agglomerated; mixed together or with metallic binders
HS code 3824.30 is the 6-digit subheading for metal carbides, non-agglomerated, mixed together or with metallic binders. It is used for tungsten carbide powder, titanium carbide powder, tantalum carbide powder, chromium carbide powder and mixed carbide powders.
What HS 3824.30 covers
This HS code covers metal carbides that are in a non-agglomerated (powder) form, whether mixed together or with metallic binders. These materials are critical for manufacturing hard-wearing components and tools due to their exceptional properties. Major importers and exporters include manufacturers of cutting tools, wear parts, abrasives, mining tools, and high-performance components, as well as powder metallurgy companies. The trade in these carbides is driven by their extreme hardness, high melting points, and superior wear resistance, making them indispensable in the production of cemented carbides (hardmetals) and other advanced materials for demanding industrial applications.
- Covers
- Tungsten carbide powder
- Titanium carbide powder
- Tantalum carbide powder
- Chromium carbide powder
- Mixed carbide powders
- Vanadium carbide powder
- Niobium carbide powder
- Examples
- Kennametal Tungsten Carbide
- Sandvik Hyperion Carbide Powders
- H.C. Starck Tungsten Carbide
- Ceratizit Carbide Powders
- Sumitomo Electric Carbide Powders
Codes often confused with 3824.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with agglomerated metal carbides (which might fall under other codes depending on their form or use, e.g., tools in Chapter 82) or with other refractory metal powders.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 382430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382430 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $104M 18% of world exports
- 2 Finland $88M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $87M 15% of world exports
World total: $565M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $126M 21% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $55M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $47M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $593M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 3824.30
Brazil does not split HS 3824.30: its NCM code is 3824.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3824.30
What is HS code 382430?
HS code 382430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Metal carbides, non-agglomerated; mixed together or with metallic binders. This HS code covers metal carbides that are in a non-agglomerated (powder) form, whether mixed together or with metallic binders. These materials are critical for manufacturing hard-wearing components and tools due to their exceptional properties. Major importers and exporters include manufacturers of cutting tools, wear parts, abrasives, mining tools, and high-performance components, as well as powder metallurgy companies. The trade in these carbides is driven by their extreme hardness, high melting points, and superior wear resistance, making them indispensable in the production of cemented carbides (hardmetals) and other advanced materials for demanding industrial applications.
What products fall under HS code 382430?
Tungsten carbide powder, titanium carbide powder, tantalum carbide powder, chromium carbide powder, mixed carbide powders, vanadium carbide powder, niobium carbide powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382430?
Can be confused with agglomerated metal carbides (which might fall under other codes depending on their form or use, e.g., tools in Chapter 82) or with other refractory metal powders.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382430 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($104M, 18% of world exports), Finland ($88M) and France ($87M). World exports came to about $565M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 382430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382430 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($126M, 21% of world imports), Mexico ($55M) and the United States ($47M). World imports came to about $593M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 382430 structured?
HS code 382430 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382430?
In Brazil, HS code 382430 is NCM 3824.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.