HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8110.10 – Antimony and articles thereof; unwrought antimony, powders
HS code 8110.10 is the 6-digit subheading for antimony and articles thereof, unwrought antimony, powders. It is used for antimony ingots, antimony lumps, antimony powder (fine), antimony granules and antimony shot.
What HS 8110.10 covers
This HS code covers antimony in its primary, unrefined forms, specifically unwrought antimony metal and antimony powders. Antimony is a brittle, silvery-white metalloid primarily used as a hardening agent in lead and tin alloys, particularly in batteries, and as a flame retardant in plastics and textiles. It's also used in semiconductors and ceramics. The trade in unwrought antimony and powders is fundamental to these downstream industries. Major importers are countries with significant manufacturing bases for batteries, electronics, and flame-retardant materials. Exporters are typically countries with antimony mining and primary processing capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include purity levels, particle size for powders, and adherence to environmental and safety regulations due to antimony's toxicity.
- Covers
- Antimony ingots
- Antimony lumps
- Antimony powder (fine)
- Antimony granules
- Antimony shot
- Examples
- 99.65% pure antimony ingots
- Antimony trioxide powder (as a precursor)
- High-purity antimony for semiconductors
Codes often confused with 8110.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 811020 (antimony waste and scrap) and 811090 (wrought antimony or articles thereof), as it specifically covers the primary, unwrought forms.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811010, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811010 in UN Comtrade data was Tajikistan, with about 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 27% 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 Tajikistan* ~$346M 27% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$272M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $269M 21% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $453M 27% of world imports
- 2 France $303M 18% of world imports
- 3 Japan $215M 13% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for 8110.10 2
Brazil splits HS 8110.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8110.10
What is HS code 811010?
HS code 811010 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Antimony and articles thereof; unwrought antimony, powders. This HS code covers antimony in its primary, unrefined forms, specifically unwrought antimony metal and antimony powders. Antimony is a brittle, silvery-white metalloid primarily used as a hardening agent in lead and tin alloys, particularly in batteries, and as a flame retardant in plastics and textiles. It's also used in semiconductors and ceramics. The trade in unwrought antimony and powders is fundamental to these downstream industries. Major importers are countries with significant manufacturing bases for batteries, electronics, and flame-retardant materials. Exporters are typically countries with antimony mining and primary processing capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include purity levels, particle size for powders, and adherence to environmental and safety regulations due to antimony's toxicity.
What products fall under HS code 811010?
Antimony ingots, Antimony lumps, Antimony powder (fine), Antimony granules, Antimony shot
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811010?
This code is distinct from 811020 (antimony waste and scrap) and 811090 (wrought antimony or articles thereof), as it specifically covers the primary, unwrought forms.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811010?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811010 in UN Comtrade data were Tajikistan (about $346M, 27% of world exports), Vietnam (about $272M) and Thailand ($269M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 811010?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811010 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($453M, 27% of world imports), France ($303M) and Japan ($215M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 811010 structured?
HS code 811010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) 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 811010?
Brazil splits HS code 811010 into 2 NCM codes: 8110.10.10 (Unwrought antimony), 8110.10.20 (Antimony powders). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.