HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8106.10 – Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, containing more than 99.99% of bismuth, by weight
HS code 8106.10 is the 6-digit subheading for bismuth, articles thereof, including waste and scrap, containing more than 99.99% of bismuth, by weight. It is used for high-purity bismuth ingots, bismuth shot (99.999%), bismuth powder (99.99%), bismuth telluride (high purity) and bismuth subsalicylate (raw material).
What HS 8106.10 covers
This specific HS code covers high-purity bismuth, both in its unwrought forms and as articles, including waste and scrap, provided the bismuth content exceeds 99.99% by weight. Bismuth is a unique metal known for its low melting point, diamagnetic properties, and non-toxicity, making it a substitute for lead in many applications. International trade in high-purity bismuth is crucial for specialized industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, low-melting alloys, and advanced electronics (e.g., thermoelectric materials). Importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in these niche sectors. Exporters often include nations with primary bismuth production or sophisticated refining operations capable of achieving such high purity levels. Key aspects of this trade include stringent quality control for purity, specific forms (ingots, shot, powder), and packaging to prevent contamination. The demand for high-purity bismuth is driven by its unique properties and its role in environmentally friendly alternatives to lead.
- Covers
- High-purity bismuth ingots
- Bismuth shot (99.999%)
- Bismuth powder (99.99%)
- Bismuth telluride (high purity)
- Bismuth subsalicylate (raw material)
- Bismuth waste (high purity)
- Bismuth scrap (high purity)
- Examples
- Pepto-Bismol raw material
- Low-melting point solder bismuth
- Thermoelectric module bismuth
- High-purity bismuth for semiconductor doping
- Bismuth crystal for research
Codes often confused with 8106.10
Common mistake. This code is distinguished from 810690 (Bismuth; including articles n.e.c. in heading 8106, including waste and scrap, containing less than or equal to 99.99% of bismuth) solely by the purity threshold, making precise chemical analysis critical for classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810610 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 Korea $32M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $11M 14% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $9.8M 12% of world exports
World total: $80M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $11M 18% of world imports
- 3 Italy $7.5M 12% of world imports
World total: $64M 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 8106.10
Brazil does not split HS 8106.10: its NCM code is 8106.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8106.10
What is HS code 810610?
HS code 810610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, containing more than 99.99% of bismuth, by weight. This specific HS code covers high-purity bismuth, both in its unwrought forms and as articles, including waste and scrap, provided the bismuth content exceeds 99.99% by weight. Bismuth is a unique metal known for its low melting point, diamagnetic properties, and non-toxicity, making it a substitute for lead in many applications. International trade in high-purity bismuth is crucial for specialized industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, low-melting alloys, and advanced electronics (e.g., thermoelectric materials). Importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in these niche sectors. Exporters often include nations with primary bismuth production or sophisticated refining operations capable of achieving such high purity levels. Key aspects of this trade include stringent quality control for purity, specific forms (ingots, shot, powder), and packaging to prevent contamination. The demand for high-purity bismuth is driven by its unique properties and its role in environmentally friendly alternatives to lead.
What products fall under HS code 810610?
High-purity bismuth ingots, Bismuth shot (99.999%), Bismuth powder (99.99%), Bismuth telluride (high purity), Bismuth subsalicylate (raw material), Bismuth waste (high purity), Bismuth scrap (high purity)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810610?
This code is distinguished from 810690 (Bismuth; including articles n.e.c. in heading 8106, including waste and scrap, containing less than or equal to 99.99% of bismuth) solely by the purity threshold, making precise chemical analysis critical for classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810610 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($32M, 40% of world exports), China ($11M) and Belgium ($9.8M). World exports came to about $80M, 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 810610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($11M) and Italy ($7.5M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 810610 structured?
HS code 810610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) 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 810610?
In Brazil, HS code 810610 is NCM 8106.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.