HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7110.31 – Metals; rhodium, unwrought or in powder form
HS code 7110.31 is the 6-digit subheading for metals, rhodium, unwrought or in powder form. It is used for rhodium ingots, rhodium powder, rhodium sponge, rhodium buttons and rhodium grain.
What HS 7110.31 covers
This HS code covers rhodium in its rawest forms: unwrought (e.g., ingots, buttons) or as a powder. Rhodium is an exceptionally rare and valuable platinum group metal, primarily prized for its superior catalytic properties, high reflectivity, and outstanding corrosion resistance. Importers are predominantly manufacturers in the automotive industry, where it is a critical component in catalytic converters, often used in conjunction with platinum and palladium to reduce emissions. Other key importers include chemical industries (for specialized catalysts) and the glass industry (for crucibles and fiber optic production). Exporters are almost exclusively countries with significant platinum group metal mining operations. The trade in unwrought or powder rhodium is highly specialized and sensitive to industrial demand, particularly from the automotive sector, and its extreme rarity often leads to significant price volatility.
- Covers
- Rhodium ingots
- Rhodium powder
- Rhodium sponge
- Rhodium buttons
- Rhodium grain
- Rhodium shot
- Rhodium flakes
- Examples
- Anglo American Platinum rhodium powder
- Sibanye-Stillwater rhodium sponge
- Johnson Matthey rhodium ingots
- Heraeus rhodium buttons
Codes often confused with 7110.31
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 711039 (rhodium, semi-manufactured) as it covers the initial, unprocessed forms. It should not be confused with finished products containing rhodium, such as catalytic converters (Chapter 87) or electroplating solutions (Chapter 28).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 711031, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 711031 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 $2.0B 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.5B 18% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.4B 17% of world exports
World total: $8.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.5B 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 14% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.2B 13% of world imports
World total: $9.4B 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 7110.31
Brazil does not split HS 7110.31: its NCM code is 7110.31.00.
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 7110.31
What is HS code 711031?
HS code 711031 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Metals; rhodium, unwrought or in powder form. This HS code covers rhodium in its rawest forms: unwrought (e.g., ingots, buttons) or as a powder. Rhodium is an exceptionally rare and valuable platinum group metal, primarily prized for its superior catalytic properties, high reflectivity, and outstanding corrosion resistance. Importers are predominantly manufacturers in the automotive industry, where it is a critical component in catalytic converters, often used in conjunction with platinum and palladium to reduce emissions. Other key importers include chemical industries (for specialized catalysts) and the glass industry (for crucibles and fiber optic production). Exporters are almost exclusively countries with significant platinum group metal mining operations. The trade in unwrought or powder rhodium is highly specialized and sensitive to industrial demand, particularly from the automotive sector, and its extreme rarity often leads to significant price volatility.
What products fall under HS code 711031?
Rhodium ingots, Rhodium powder, Rhodium sponge, Rhodium buttons, Rhodium grain, Rhodium shot, Rhodium flakes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 711031?
This code is distinct from 711039 (rhodium, semi-manufactured) as it covers the initial, unprocessed forms. It should not be confused with finished products containing rhodium, such as catalytic converters (Chapter 87) or electroplating solutions (Chapter 28).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 711031?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 711031 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($2.0B, 25% of world exports), the United States ($1.5B) and the United Kingdom ($1.4B). World exports came to about $8.2B, 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 711031?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 711031 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.5B, 27% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and Japan ($1.2B). World imports came to about $9.4B, 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 711031 structured?
HS code 711031 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 711031?
In Brazil, HS code 711031 is NCM 7110.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.