HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7110.29 – Metals; palladium, semi-manufactured
HS code 7110.29 is the 6-digit subheading for metals, palladium, semi-manufactured. It is used for palladium wire, palladium sheet, palladium rod, palladium tube and palladium foil.
What HS 7110.29 covers
This category includes palladium that has undergone initial processing beyond its raw state, appearing as wire, sheet, rod, or tube. These semi-manufactured forms are essential intermediate goods for various industrial applications worldwide. Major importers are manufacturers in the automotive sector (for catalytic converters), electronics (for multi-layer ceramic capacitors and connectors), and chemical industries (for catalysts). Exporters are typically nations with sophisticated refining and metallurgical industries capable of producing these specific forms. The trade in semi-manufactured palladium is driven by its unique catalytic properties, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity, making it indispensable in high-tech manufacturing and environmental control technologies. Its demand is closely tied to global automotive production and electronics trends, reflecting its critical role in modern industry.
- Covers
- Palladium wire
- Palladium sheet
- Palladium rod
- Palladium tube
- Palladium foil
- Palladium strip
- Palladium electrodes
- Palladium mesh
- Examples
- Johnson Matthey palladium wire
- Heraeus palladium sheet
- Umicore palladium tubing
- Tanaka Kikinzoku palladium electrodes
Codes often confused with 7110.29
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 711021 (palladium, unwrought or in powder form) if the level of processing is unclear, or with finished palladium-containing components found in other chapters, such as electronic parts (Chapter 85) or dental alloys (Chapter 90).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 711029, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 711029 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 23% 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 Germany $672M 26% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $650M 25% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $320M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $405M 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $358M 20% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $182M 10% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 code for 7110.29
Brazil does not split HS 7110.29: its NCM code is 7110.29.00.
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 7110.29
What is HS code 711029?
HS code 711029 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Metals; palladium, semi-manufactured. This category includes palladium that has undergone initial processing beyond its raw state, appearing as wire, sheet, rod, or tube. These semi-manufactured forms are essential intermediate goods for various industrial applications worldwide. Major importers are manufacturers in the automotive sector (for catalytic converters), electronics (for multi-layer ceramic capacitors and connectors), and chemical industries (for catalysts). Exporters are typically nations with sophisticated refining and metallurgical industries capable of producing these specific forms. The trade in semi-manufactured palladium is driven by its unique catalytic properties, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity, making it indispensable in high-tech manufacturing and environmental control technologies. Its demand is closely tied to global automotive production and electronics trends, reflecting its critical role in modern industry.
What products fall under HS code 711029?
Palladium wire, Palladium sheet, Palladium rod, Palladium tube, Palladium foil, Palladium strip, Palladium electrodes, Palladium mesh
What are common misclassifications for HS code 711029?
This code can be confused with 711021 (palladium, unwrought or in powder form) if the level of processing is unclear, or with finished palladium-containing components found in other chapters, such as electronic parts (Chapter 85) or dental alloys (Chapter 90).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 711029?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 711029 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($672M, 26% of world exports), South Africa ($650M) and Switzerland ($320M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 711029?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 711029 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($405M, 23% of world imports), the United States ($358M) and Hong Kong ($182M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 711029 structured?
HS code 711029 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 711029?
In Brazil, HS code 711029 is NCM 7110.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.