HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8110.20 – Antimony; waste and scrap
HS code 8110.20 is the 6-digit subheading for antimony, waste and scrap. It is used for antimony-containing battery scrap, antimony alloy turnings, antimony dross, antimony residues and antimony-lead alloy scrap.
What HS 8110.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers waste and scrap materials of antimony. This includes various forms of discarded or leftover antimony from manufacturing processes, as well as end-of-life products containing antimony, such as spent lead-acid batteries (where antimony is an alloying element). The trade in antimony waste and scrap is crucial for recycling and promoting a circular economy for this metalloid, reducing reliance on primary mining and processing. Importers are typically specialized recycling facilities or secondary smelters that can recover antimony from these materials. Exporters are often manufacturers that generate antimony-containing waste or scrap metal dealers. Environmental regulations regarding the handling and processing of toxic materials like antimony are a significant factor in this trade.
- Covers
- Antimony-containing battery scrap
- Antimony alloy turnings
- Antimony dross
- Antimony residues
- Antimony-lead alloy scrap
- Examples
- Used lead-acid battery plates
- Antimony-tin solder scrap
- Antimony-bearing slag
Codes often confused with 8110.20
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 811010 (unwrought antimony and powders) and 811090 (wrought antimony or articles thereof), as it specifically covers materials designated as waste or scrap.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811020, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811020 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 54% 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 Netherlands $2.7M 62% of world exports
- 2 Colombia $868K 20% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $557K 13% of world exports
World total: $4.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Africa $578K 54% of world imports
- 2 United States $379K 35% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $42K 3.9% of world imports
World total: $1.1M 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 8110.20
Brazil does not split HS 8110.20: its NCM code is 8110.20.00.
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 8110.20
What is HS code 811020?
HS code 811020 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Antimony; waste and scrap. This HS code specifically covers waste and scrap materials of antimony. This includes various forms of discarded or leftover antimony from manufacturing processes, as well as end-of-life products containing antimony, such as spent lead-acid batteries (where antimony is an alloying element). The trade in antimony waste and scrap is crucial for recycling and promoting a circular economy for this metalloid, reducing reliance on primary mining and processing. Importers are typically specialized recycling facilities or secondary smelters that can recover antimony from these materials. Exporters are often manufacturers that generate antimony-containing waste or scrap metal dealers. Environmental regulations regarding the handling and processing of toxic materials like antimony are a significant factor in this trade.
What products fall under HS code 811020?
Antimony-containing battery scrap, Antimony alloy turnings, Antimony dross, Antimony residues, Antimony-lead alloy scrap
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811020?
This code is distinct from 811010 (unwrought antimony and powders) and 811090 (wrought antimony or articles thereof), as it specifically covers materials designated as waste or scrap.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811020?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811020 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($2.7M, 62% of world exports), Colombia ($868K) and Mexico ($557K). World exports came to about $4.3M, 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 811020?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811020 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($578K, 54% of world imports), the United States ($379K) and the United Kingdom ($42K). World imports came to about $1.1M, 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 811020 structured?
HS code 811020 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811020?
In Brazil, HS code 811020 is NCM 8110.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.