HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7110.19 – Metals; platinum, semi-manufactured
HS code 7110.19 is the 6-digit subheading for metals, platinum, semi-manufactured. It is used for platinum wire, platinum sheet, platinum rod, platinum tube and platinum foil.
What HS 7110.19 covers
This category encompasses platinum that has undergone initial processing beyond its raw, unwrought state but is not yet a finished product. This includes platinum in various semi-manufactured forms such as wire, sheet, rod, or tube. These intermediate goods are vital for industries that further process platinum into specific components and finished products. Key importers are manufacturers in the automotive sector (for catalytic converters), jewelry makers, chemical and petrochemical industries (for catalysts), and medical device producers. Exporters are typically countries with sophisticated refining and metallurgical capabilities. The trade is driven by industrial demand for platinum's unique catalytic, corrosion-resistant, and aesthetic properties, making it a critical component in high-value manufacturing and advanced technological applications. Its form allows for easier integration into complex production processes.
- Covers
- Platinum wire
- Platinum sheet
- Platinum rod
- Platinum tube
- Platinum foil
- Platinum strip
- Platinum electrodes
- Platinum mesh
- Examples
- Johnson Matthey platinum wire
- Heraeus platinum sheet
- Umicore platinum tubing
- Tanaka Kikinzoku platinum electrodes
Codes often confused with 7110.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 711011 (platinum, unwrought or in powder form) if the processing level is ambiguous, or with finished platinum products under other chapters, such as laboratory ware (Chapter 90) or jewelry (7113). The 'semi-manufactured' aspect is key.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 711019, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 711019 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 29% 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 South Africa $2.9B 30% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $2.1B 22% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $766M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $9.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $2.2B 29% of world imports
- 2 India $1.7B 22% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.2B 15% of world imports
World total: $7.8B 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 codes for 7110.19 2
Brazil splits HS 7110.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7110.19.10 Platinum bars, wire and solid-section profilesBarras, fios e perfis de seção maciça
- 7110.19.90 Other semi-manufactured platinumOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 71.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7110.19
What is HS code 711019?
HS code 711019 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Metals; platinum, semi-manufactured. This category encompasses platinum that has undergone initial processing beyond its raw, unwrought state but is not yet a finished product. This includes platinum in various semi-manufactured forms such as wire, sheet, rod, or tube. These intermediate goods are vital for industries that further process platinum into specific components and finished products. Key importers are manufacturers in the automotive sector (for catalytic converters), jewelry makers, chemical and petrochemical industries (for catalysts), and medical device producers. Exporters are typically countries with sophisticated refining and metallurgical capabilities. The trade is driven by industrial demand for platinum's unique catalytic, corrosion-resistant, and aesthetic properties, making it a critical component in high-value manufacturing and advanced technological applications. Its form allows for easier integration into complex production processes.
What products fall under HS code 711019?
Platinum wire, Platinum sheet, Platinum rod, Platinum tube, Platinum foil, Platinum strip, Platinum electrodes, Platinum mesh
What are common misclassifications for HS code 711019?
This code is often confused with 711011 (platinum, unwrought or in powder form) if the processing level is ambiguous, or with finished platinum products under other chapters, such as laboratory ware (Chapter 90) or jewelry (7113). The 'semi-manufactured' aspect is key.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 711019?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 711019 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($2.9B, 30% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($2.1B) and Thailand ($766M). World exports came to about $9.5B, 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 711019?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 711019 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($2.2B, 29% of world imports), India ($1.7B) and the United States ($1.2B). World imports came to about $7.8B, 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 711019 structured?
HS code 711019 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (71) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 711019?
Brazil splits HS code 711019 into 2 NCM codes: 7110.19.10 (Platinum bars, wire and solid-section profiles), 7110.19.90 (Other semi-manufactured platinum). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.