HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8112.19 – Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap
HS code 8112.19 is the 6-digit subheading for beryllium and articles thereof, wrought other than waste and scrap. It is used for beryllium rods, beryllium plates, beryllium tubes, beryllium foils and beryllium wires.
What HS 8112.19 covers
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.
- Covers
- Beryllium rods
- Beryllium plates
- Beryllium tubes
- Beryllium foils
- Beryllium wires
- Beryllium optical mirrors
- Beryllium structural components
- Examples
- Materion beryllium optical components
- Airbus satellite structures using beryllium
- NASA's James Webb Space Telescope beryllium mirrors
Codes often confused with 8112.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811219, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811219 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 26% 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 United States $32M 63% of world exports
- 2 Kazakhstan $11M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.8M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $50M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$9.6M 26% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $4.7M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.5M 12% of world imports
World total: $37M 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 8112.19
Brazil does not split HS 8112.19: its NCM code is 8112.19.00.
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 8112.19
What is HS code 811219?
HS code 811219 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811219?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811219 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 63% of world exports), Kazakhstan ($11M) and Germany ($2.8M). World exports came to about $50M, 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 811219?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811219 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $9.6M, 26% of world imports), France ($4.7M) and Germany ($4.5M). World imports came to about $37M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811219?
In Brazil, HS code 811219 is NCM 8112.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.