HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8101.10 – Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders
HS code 8101.10 is the 6-digit subheading for tungsten (wolfram), articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders. It is used for tungsten carbide powder, tungsten filaments, tungsten electrodes, tungsten heavy alloy parts and tungsten scrap.
What HS 8101.10 covers
This broad HS code covers various forms of tungsten (wolfram), including articles, waste, scrap, and powders. Tungsten is a critical strategic metal, prized for its extreme hardness, high melting point, and density, making it indispensable in cutting tools, filaments, and high-temperature alloys. International trade in these forms reflects the material's lifecycle from raw powder to finished components and recycling. Major importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing industries, particularly in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and defense sectors. Exporters often include countries with significant tungsten mining operations or sophisticated processing capabilities. The trade is influenced by global industrial demand, technological advancements, and the strategic importance of tungsten in various high-performance applications, emphasizing both primary production and efficient recycling.
- Covers
- Tungsten carbide powder
- Tungsten filaments
- Tungsten electrodes
- Tungsten heavy alloy parts
- Tungsten scrap
- Tungsten powder for 3D printing
- Tungsten contacts
- Tungsten crucibles
- Examples
- Osram tungsten filaments
- Kennametal tungsten carbide inserts
- Plansee tungsten electrodes
- Sandvik tungsten carbide tools
- H.C. Starck tungsten powder
Codes often confused with 8101.10
Common mistake. This code is quite broad, but specific unwrought forms (810194) or wire (810196) might be incorrectly classified here if the 'articles' aspect isn't dominant, or if the waste/scrap is not clearly identified as tungsten.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 China $77M 32% of world exports
- 2 United States $45M 19% of world exports
- 3 Luxembourg $40M 17% of world exports
World total: $240M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $69M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $55M 20% of world imports
- 3 Canada $29M 11% of world imports
World total: $269M 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 8101.10
Brazil does not split HS 8101.10: its NCM code is 8101.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8101.10
What is HS code 810110?
HS code 810110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders. This broad HS code covers various forms of tungsten (wolfram), including articles, waste, scrap, and powders. Tungsten is a critical strategic metal, prized for its extreme hardness, high melting point, and density, making it indispensable in cutting tools, filaments, and high-temperature alloys. International trade in these forms reflects the material's lifecycle from raw powder to finished components and recycling. Major importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing industries, particularly in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and defense sectors. Exporters often include countries with significant tungsten mining operations or sophisticated processing capabilities. The trade is influenced by global industrial demand, technological advancements, and the strategic importance of tungsten in various high-performance applications, emphasizing both primary production and efficient recycling.
What products fall under HS code 810110?
Tungsten carbide powder, Tungsten filaments, Tungsten electrodes, Tungsten heavy alloy parts, Tungsten scrap, Tungsten powder for 3D printing, Tungsten contacts, Tungsten crucibles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810110?
This code is quite broad, but specific unwrought forms (810194) or wire (810196) might be incorrectly classified here if the 'articles' aspect isn't dominant, or if the waste/scrap is not clearly identified as tungsten.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($77M, 32% of world exports), the United States ($45M) and Luxembourg ($40M). World exports came to about $240M, 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 810110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($69M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($55M) and Canada ($29M). World imports came to about $269M, 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 810110 structured?
HS code 810110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810110?
In Brazil, HS code 810110 is NCM 8101.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.