HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7110.39 – Metals; rhodium, semi-manufactured
HS code 7110.39 is the 6-digit subheading for metals, rhodium, semi-manufactured. It is used for rhodium wire, rhodium sheet, rhodium rod, rhodium tube and rhodium foil.
What HS 7110.39 covers
This category includes rhodium that has undergone initial processing beyond its raw state, appearing as wire, sheet, rod, or tube. These semi-manufactured forms are critical intermediate goods for highly specialized industrial applications globally. Major importers are manufacturers in the automotive sector (for catalytic converters), chemical industries (for high-temperature catalysts), and the glass industry (for specialized equipment like bushings used in fiberglass production). Exporters are typically nations with advanced refining and metallurgical capabilities. The trade in semi-manufactured rhodium is driven by its unique catalytic efficiency, high melting point, and exceptional corrosion resistance, making it indispensable in demanding industrial processes. Its extreme rarity and high value mean that while trade volumes are relatively lower, the value per unit is very high, reflecting its strategic importance in advanced manufacturing.
- Covers
- Rhodium wire
- Rhodium sheet
- Rhodium rod
- Rhodium tube
- Rhodium foil
- Rhodium strip
- Rhodium crucibles
- Rhodium electrodes
- Examples
- Johnson Matthey rhodium wire
- Heraeus rhodium sheet
- Umicore rhodium tubing
- Tanaka Kikinzoku rhodium crucibles
Codes often confused with 7110.39
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 711031 (rhodium, unwrought or in powder form) if the level of processing is ambiguous, or with finished rhodium-containing components found in other chapters, such as laboratory equipment (Chapter 90) or automotive parts (Chapter 87).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 711039, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 711039 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 95% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 28% 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 $810M 95% of world exports
- 2 United States $15M 1.8% of world exports
- 3 Poland $8.0M 0.9% of world exports
World total: $855M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $12M 28% of world imports
- 2 South Africa $8.7M 20% of world imports
- 3 United States $7.1M 17% of world imports
World total: $43M 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 7110.39
Brazil does not split HS 7110.39: its NCM code is 7110.39.00.
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 7110.39
What is HS code 711039?
HS code 711039 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Metals; rhodium, semi-manufactured. This category includes rhodium that has undergone initial processing beyond its raw state, appearing as wire, sheet, rod, or tube. These semi-manufactured forms are critical intermediate goods for highly specialized industrial applications globally. Major importers are manufacturers in the automotive sector (for catalytic converters), chemical industries (for high-temperature catalysts), and the glass industry (for specialized equipment like bushings used in fiberglass production). Exporters are typically nations with advanced refining and metallurgical capabilities. The trade in semi-manufactured rhodium is driven by its unique catalytic efficiency, high melting point, and exceptional corrosion resistance, making it indispensable in demanding industrial processes. Its extreme rarity and high value mean that while trade volumes are relatively lower, the value per unit is very high, reflecting its strategic importance in advanced manufacturing.
What products fall under HS code 711039?
Rhodium wire, Rhodium sheet, Rhodium rod, Rhodium tube, Rhodium foil, Rhodium strip, Rhodium crucibles, Rhodium electrodes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 711039?
This code can be confused with 711031 (rhodium, unwrought or in powder form) if the level of processing is ambiguous, or with finished rhodium-containing components found in other chapters, such as laboratory equipment (Chapter 90) or automotive parts (Chapter 87).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 711039?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 711039 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($810M, 95% of world exports), the United States ($15M) and Poland ($8.0M). World exports came to about $855M, 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 711039?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 711039 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($12M, 28% of world imports), South Africa ($8.7M) and the United States ($7.1M). World imports came to about $43M, 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 711039 structured?
HS code 711039 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 711039?
In Brazil, HS code 711039 is NCM 7110.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.