HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8104.11 – Magnesium; unwrought, containing at least 99.8% by weight of magnesium
HS code 8104.11 is the 6-digit subheading for magnesium, unwrought, containing at least 99.8% by weight of magnesium. It is used for high-purity magnesium ingots, high-purity magnesium billets, high-purity magnesium granules, high-purity magnesium slabs and high-purity magnesium alloy master ingots.
What HS 8104.11 covers
This HS code specifically covers unwrought magnesium with a high purity level of at least 99.8% by weight. High-purity magnesium is crucial for applications where even minor impurities can compromise performance, such as in specialized alloys, aerospace components, and certain chemical processes. Major importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing industries that utilize high-purity metals, including the United States, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Exporters often include nations with significant magnesium production capabilities and stringent quality control, such as China, Russia, and Canada. The trade in high-purity unwrought magnesium is driven by demand for lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant materials in critical applications, where its properties offer significant advantages over other metals. Understanding the specific purity level and form (e.g., ingots, billets) is essential for trade.
- Covers
- High-purity magnesium ingots
- High-purity magnesium billets
- High-purity magnesium granules
- High-purity magnesium slabs
- High-purity magnesium alloy master ingots
- Examples
- US Magnesium High-Purity Ingots
- Dead Sea Magnesium High-Purity Billets
- China Magnesium Corporation High-Purity Ingots
- RIMA Magnesium High-Purity Granules
Codes often confused with 8104.11
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 810419 (unwrought magnesium, less than 99.8% purity) due to the strict purity threshold, and could be confused with magnesium alloys (7601) if not clearly unwrought and pure.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810411, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810411 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 $555M 76% of world exports
- 2 Israel $94M 13% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $36M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $731M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $115M 15% of world imports
- 2 India $67M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $57M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $753M 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 8104.11
Brazil does not split HS 8104.11: its NCM code is 8104.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8104.11
What is HS code 810411?
HS code 810411 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Magnesium; unwrought, containing at least 99.8% by weight of magnesium. This HS code specifically covers unwrought magnesium with a high purity level of at least 99.8% by weight. High-purity magnesium is crucial for applications where even minor impurities can compromise performance, such as in specialized alloys, aerospace components, and certain chemical processes. Major importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing industries that utilize high-purity metals, including the United States, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Exporters often include nations with significant magnesium production capabilities and stringent quality control, such as China, Russia, and Canada. The trade in high-purity unwrought magnesium is driven by demand for lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant materials in critical applications, where its properties offer significant advantages over other metals. Understanding the specific purity level and form (e.g., ingots, billets) is essential for trade.
What products fall under HS code 810411?
High-purity magnesium ingots, High-purity magnesium billets, High-purity magnesium granules, High-purity magnesium slabs, High-purity magnesium alloy master ingots
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810411?
This code is distinct from 810419 (unwrought magnesium, less than 99.8% purity) due to the strict purity threshold, and could be confused with magnesium alloys (7601) if not clearly unwrought and pure.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810411?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810411 in UN Comtrade data were China ($555M, 76% of world exports), Israel ($94M) and Türkiye ($36M). World exports came to about $731M, 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 810411?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810411 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($115M, 15% of world imports), India ($67M) and South Korea ($57M). World imports came to about $753M, 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 810411 structured?
HS code 810411 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810411?
In Brazil, HS code 810411 is NCM 8104.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.