HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8112.12 – Beryllium and articles thereof; unwrought beryllium, powders
HS code 8112.12 is the 6-digit subheading for beryllium and articles thereof, unwrought beryllium, powders. It is used for unwrought beryllium, beryllium powder, beryllium ingots, beryllium flakes and beryllium granules.
What HS 8112.12 covers
This HS code covers unwrought beryllium and beryllium powders, materials highly valued for their unique properties: extreme lightness, stiffness, high thermal conductivity, and transparency to X-rays. These characteristics make beryllium indispensable in specialized high-tech industries, including aerospace, defense, nuclear energy, and medical imaging. Major importers are technologically advanced nations like the United States, Japan, and European countries, which have sophisticated manufacturing capabilities for these applications but limited domestic beryllium sources. Exporters are typically countries with significant beryllium mining and processing operations, such as the United States (from its own mines and processing imported ore) and Kazakhstan. Key considerations in this trade include the strategic nature of the material, strict safety regulations due to its toxicity, and the high cost associated with its extraction and processing. The market is relatively niche but critical for cutting-edge technologies.
- Covers
- Unwrought beryllium
- Beryllium powder
- Beryllium ingots
- Beryllium flakes
- Beryllium granules
- Beryllium billets
- Examples
- Materion Beryllium
- Ulba Metallurgical Plant beryllium
- Kazatomprom beryllium products
Codes often confused with 8112.12
Common mistake. This code is distinct from wrought beryllium (811219) and beryllium waste/scrap (811213), which cover processed forms and recycled material respectively. Confusion can arise if the form (unwrought vs. wrought) is not precisely identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811212, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811212 in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 97% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 93% of world imports. Austria reports $415M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Kazakhstan $24M 97% of world exports
- 2 France $404K 1.6% of world exports
- 3 United States $316K 1.3% of world exports
Austria reports $415M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $25M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $23M 93% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $1.0M 4.1% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$239K 0.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $25M 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 code for 8112.12
Brazil does not split HS 8112.12: its NCM code is 8112.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8112.12
What is HS code 811212?
HS code 811212 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Beryllium and articles thereof; unwrought beryllium, powders. This HS code covers unwrought beryllium and beryllium powders, materials highly valued for their unique properties: extreme lightness, stiffness, high thermal conductivity, and transparency to X-rays. These characteristics make beryllium indispensable in specialized high-tech industries, including aerospace, defense, nuclear energy, and medical imaging. Major importers are technologically advanced nations like the United States, Japan, and European countries, which have sophisticated manufacturing capabilities for these applications but limited domestic beryllium sources. Exporters are typically countries with significant beryllium mining and processing operations, such as the United States (from its own mines and processing imported ore) and Kazakhstan. Key considerations in this trade include the strategic nature of the material, strict safety regulations due to its toxicity, and the high cost associated with its extraction and processing. The market is relatively niche but critical for cutting-edge technologies.
What products fall under HS code 811212?
Unwrought beryllium, Beryllium powder, Beryllium ingots, Beryllium flakes, Beryllium granules, Beryllium billets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811212?
This code is distinct from wrought beryllium (811219) and beryllium waste/scrap (811213), which cover processed forms and recycled material respectively. Confusion can arise if the form (unwrought vs. wrought) is not precisely identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811212?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811212 in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($24M, 97% of world exports), France ($404K) and the United States ($316K). World exports came to about $25M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Austria reports $415M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 811212?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811212 in UN Comtrade data were China ($23M, 93% of world imports), Singapore ($1.0M) and Russia (about $239K). World imports came to about $25M, 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 811212 structured?
HS code 811212 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811212?
In Brazil, HS code 811212 is NCM 8112.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.