HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7112.99 – Waste and scrap of precious metals; waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds
HS code 7112.99 is the 6-digit subheading for waste and scrap of precious metals, waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds. It is used for silver jewelry scrap, palladium catalyst scrap, rhodium plating waste, silver contact scrap and dental amalgam waste (silver).
What HS 7112.99 covers
This 'other' category for precious metal waste and scrap covers all precious metals and metal clad with precious metals, excluding gold (711291), platinum (711292), and any ash containing precious metals (711230). This primarily includes silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and osmium scrap. The trade in these materials is diverse, sourcing from industries such as photography, electronics, dentistry, and various industrial catalysts. Importers and exporters are typically specialized refiners and recyclers who possess the expertise to separate and purify these less common but highly valuable metals. The market for these 'other' precious metal scraps is driven by industrial demand and the increasing focus on resource efficiency and environmental responsibility, requiring precise identification and valuation of the metal content.
- Covers
- Silver jewelry scrap
- Palladium catalyst scrap
- Rhodium plating waste
- Silver contact scrap
- Dental amalgam waste (silver)
- Iridium crucible scrap
- Ruthenium sputtering targets
- Silver film waste
- Examples
- Eastman Kodak (silver recovery)
- dental clinics
- electronics manufacturers
- chemical plants
- photographic processing labs
Codes often confused with 7112.99
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 711230 if ash is present, or with 711291 (gold) or 711292 (platinum) if those metals are the primary component, as this code specifically excludes them.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 711299, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 711299 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 32% 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 United States $3.1B 28% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 21% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $972M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $11.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.9B 32% of world imports
- 2 Italy $2.2B 18% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $1.3B 11% of world imports
World total: $12.3B 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 7112.99
Brazil does not split HS 7112.99: its NCM code is 7112.99.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 71.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7112.99
What is HS code 711299?
HS code 711299 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Waste and scrap of precious metals; waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds. This 'other' category for precious metal waste and scrap covers all precious metals and metal clad with precious metals, excluding gold (711291), platinum (711292), and any ash containing precious metals (711230). This primarily includes silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and osmium scrap. The trade in these materials is diverse, sourcing from industries such as photography, electronics, dentistry, and various industrial catalysts. Importers and exporters are typically specialized refiners and recyclers who possess the expertise to separate and purify these less common but highly valuable metals. The market for these 'other' precious metal scraps is driven by industrial demand and the increasing focus on resource efficiency and environmental responsibility, requiring precise identification and valuation of the metal content.
What products fall under HS code 711299?
Silver jewelry scrap, palladium catalyst scrap, rhodium plating waste, silver contact scrap, dental amalgam waste (silver), iridium crucible scrap, ruthenium sputtering targets, silver film waste
What are common misclassifications for HS code 711299?
Frequently confused with 711230 if ash is present, or with 711291 (gold) or 711292 (platinum) if those metals are the primary component, as this code specifically excludes them.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 711299?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 711299 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.1B, 28% of world exports), Germany ($2.3B) and Belgium ($972M). World exports came to about $11.0B, 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 711299?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 711299 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.9B, 32% of world imports), Italy ($2.2B) and South Korea ($1.3B). World imports came to about $12.3B, 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.
How is HS code 711299 structured?
HS code 711299 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (71) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 711299?
In Brazil, HS code 711299 is NCM 7112.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.