HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7110.41 – Metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form
HS code 7110.41 is the 6-digit subheading for metals, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form. It is used for iridium powder, osmium powder, ruthenium powder, iridium ingots and ruthenium ingots.
What HS 7110.41 covers
This HS code groups iridium, osmium, and ruthenium in their rawest forms: unwrought or as powders. These are the minor platinum group metals, each possessing unique and extreme properties essential for niche applications. Iridium is known for its exceptional corrosion resistance and high melting point, used in spark plugs, crucibles, and medical implants. Osmium is the densest naturally occurring element, utilized in specialized alloys for instrument pivots and electrical contacts. Ruthenium is a hard, brittle metal used in electrical contacts, wear-resistant alloys, and some chemical catalysts. Importers are highly specialized manufacturers in aerospace, electronics, medical, and chemical industries. Exporters are primarily countries with PGM mining and refining capabilities. Trade volumes are relatively small due to their rarity, but their high value and critical niche applications make them strategically important in advanced technological sectors.
- Covers
- Iridium powder
- Osmium powder
- Ruthenium powder
- Iridium ingots
- Ruthenium ingots
- Osmium sponge
- Iridium grain
- Ruthenium flakes
- Examples
- Johnson Matthey iridium powder
- Heraeus ruthenium ingots
- Umicore osmium sponge
- Tanaka Kikinzoku iridium grain
Codes often confused with 7110.41
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 711049 (iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured) as it covers the initial, unprocessed forms. It should not be confused with finished products containing these metals, such as specialized electrodes (Chapter 85) or medical devices (Chapter 90).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 711041, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 711041 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 South Africa $1.1B 32% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $612M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $459M 14% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $804M 23% of world imports
- 2 Japan $689M 20% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $636M 19% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 7110.41
Brazil does not split HS 7110.41: its NCM code is 7110.41.00.
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 7110.41
What is HS code 711041?
HS code 711041 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form. This HS code groups iridium, osmium, and ruthenium in their rawest forms: unwrought or as powders. These are the minor platinum group metals, each possessing unique and extreme properties essential for niche applications. Iridium is known for its exceptional corrosion resistance and high melting point, used in spark plugs, crucibles, and medical implants. Osmium is the densest naturally occurring element, utilized in specialized alloys for instrument pivots and electrical contacts. Ruthenium is a hard, brittle metal used in electrical contacts, wear-resistant alloys, and some chemical catalysts. Importers are highly specialized manufacturers in aerospace, electronics, medical, and chemical industries. Exporters are primarily countries with PGM mining and refining capabilities. Trade volumes are relatively small due to their rarity, but their high value and critical niche applications make them strategically important in advanced technological sectors.
What products fall under HS code 711041?
Iridium powder, Osmium powder, Ruthenium powder, Iridium ingots, Ruthenium ingots, Osmium sponge, Iridium grain, Ruthenium flakes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 711041?
This code is distinct from 711049 (iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured) as it covers the initial, unprocessed forms. It should not be confused with finished products containing these metals, such as specialized electrodes (Chapter 85) or medical devices (Chapter 90).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 711041?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 711041 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($1.1B, 32% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($612M) and Germany ($459M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 711041?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 711041 in UN Comtrade data were China ($804M, 23% of world imports), Japan ($689M) and Hong Kong ($636M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 711041 structured?
HS code 711041 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 711041?
In Brazil, HS code 711041 is NCM 7110.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.