HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8112.13 – Beryllium; waste and scrap
HS code 8112.13 is the 6-digit subheading for beryllium, waste and scrap. It is used for beryllium machining scrap, beryllium alloy waste, beryllium turnings, spent beryllium components and beryllium dust.
What HS 8112.13 covers
This HS code specifically targets beryllium in its waste and scrap forms, which are increasingly important for recycling and sustainable resource management within the high-tech industries that utilize this rare and valuable metal. Beryllium waste and scrap arise from manufacturing processes in aerospace, defense, nuclear, and electronics sectors, where beryllium's unique properties are leveraged. Major importers are typically countries with advanced recycling facilities and a strong demand for secondary raw materials, often the same nations that are primary users of beryllium, such as the United States, Japan, and Germany. Exporters include countries with significant industrial output involving beryllium, generating the scrap. Key aspects of this trade include the high value of the material, the specialized and often hazardous handling required due to beryllium's toxicity, and the economic incentives for reclaiming such a strategic metal. Recycling reduces reliance on primary mining and mitigates environmental impact.
- Covers
- Beryllium machining scrap
- Beryllium alloy waste
- Beryllium turnings
- Spent beryllium components
- Beryllium dust
- Beryllium swarf
- Examples
- Materion's beryllium recycling services
- specialized metal recyclers handling aerospace scrap
Codes often confused with 8112.13
Common mistake. This code is specifically for waste and scrap, differentiating it from unwrought beryllium (811212) and wrought beryllium (811219). Misclassification can occur if the material is not clearly identified as "waste" or "scrap" and instead categorized as a primary form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811213, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811213 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 94% 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 Canada $357K 62% of world exports
- 2 Israel $75K 13% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $41K 7.2% of world exports
World total: $571K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $357K 94% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$9K 2.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $8K 2.0% of world imports
World total: $379K 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 8112.13
Brazil does not split HS 8112.13: its NCM code is 8112.13.00.
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 8112.13
What is HS code 811213?
HS code 811213 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Beryllium; waste and scrap. This HS code specifically targets beryllium in its waste and scrap forms, which are increasingly important for recycling and sustainable resource management within the high-tech industries that utilize this rare and valuable metal. Beryllium waste and scrap arise from manufacturing processes in aerospace, defense, nuclear, and electronics sectors, where beryllium's unique properties are leveraged. Major importers are typically countries with advanced recycling facilities and a strong demand for secondary raw materials, often the same nations that are primary users of beryllium, such as the United States, Japan, and Germany. Exporters include countries with significant industrial output involving beryllium, generating the scrap. Key aspects of this trade include the high value of the material, the specialized and often hazardous handling required due to beryllium's toxicity, and the economic incentives for reclaiming such a strategic metal. Recycling reduces reliance on primary mining and mitigates environmental impact.
What products fall under HS code 811213?
Beryllium machining scrap, Beryllium alloy waste, Beryllium turnings, Spent beryllium components, Beryllium dust, Beryllium swarf
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811213?
This code is specifically for waste and scrap, differentiating it from unwrought beryllium (811212) and wrought beryllium (811219). Misclassification can occur if the material is not clearly identified as "waste" or "scrap" and instead categorized as a primary form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811213?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811213 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($357K, 62% of world exports), Israel ($75K) and Switzerland ($41K). World exports came to about $571K, 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 811213?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811213 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($357K, 94% of world imports), Vietnam (about $9K) and France ($8K). World imports came to about $379K, 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 811213 structured?
HS code 811213 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 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811213?
In Brazil, HS code 811213 is NCM 8112.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.