About HS Code 811219
This HS code encompasses wrought beryllium and articles made from beryllium, excluding waste and scrap. "Wrought" refers to beryllium that has been shaped or processed through methods like forging, rolling, drawing, or extruding into forms such as rods, plates, tubes, or finished components. These advanced forms are critical for high-performance applications in aerospace (e.g., satellite components, aircraft brakes), defense (e.g., missile guidance systems), nuclear reactors, and medical devices (e.g., X-ray windows). Major importers are technologically advanced nations with sophisticated manufacturing industries, including the United States, Japan, and various European countries, which require these specialized materials for their high-tech sectors. Exporters are typically countries with the expertise and facilities to process raw beryllium into these complex wrought forms, such as the United States. Key considerations include the extreme precision required in manufacturing, the high cost, and the strategic importance of these components for national security and technological advancement.
Products Under This Code
Beryllium rods, Beryllium plates, Beryllium tubes, Beryllium foils, Beryllium wires, Beryllium optical mirrors, Beryllium structural components
Real World Examples
Materion beryllium optical components, Airbus satellite structures using beryllium, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope beryllium mirrors
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from unwrought beryllium (811212) and beryllium waste/scrap (811213). Confusion arises if the beryllium is in a primary, unprocessed form or if it is clearly identifiable as scrap, leading to incorrect classification.
Products Classified Under 8112.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, Japan, and Germany are significant importers of wrought beryllium articles, with the United States being a primary exporter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 811219?
HS code 811219 covers: Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap. This HS code encompasses wrought beryllium and articles made from beryllium, excluding waste and scrap. "Wrought" refers to beryllium that has been shaped or processed through methods like forging, rolling, drawing, or extruding into forms such as rods, plates, tubes, or finished components. These advanced forms are critical for high-performance applications in aerospace (e.g., satellite components, aircraft brakes), defense (e.g., missile guidance systems), nuclear reactors, and medical devices (e.g., X-ray windows). Major importers are technologically advanced nations with sophisticated manufacturing industries, including the United States, Japan, and various European countries, which require these specialized materials for their high-tech sectors. Exporters are typically countries with the expertise and facilities to process raw beryllium into these complex wrought forms, such as the United States. Key considerations include the extreme precision required in manufacturing, the high cost, and the strategic importance of these components for national security and technological advancement.
What products fall under HS code 811219?
Beryllium rods, Beryllium plates, Beryllium tubes, Beryllium foils, Beryllium wires, Beryllium optical mirrors, Beryllium structural components
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811219?
This code is distinct from unwrought beryllium (811212) and beryllium waste/scrap (811213). Confusion arises if the beryllium is in a primary, unprocessed form or if it is clearly identifiable as scrap, leading to incorrect classification.
How is HS code 811219 structured?
HS code 811219 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.