About HS Code 811239
This HS code covers wrought hafnium and articles made from hafnium, excluding powders, waste, and scrap. "Wrought" hafnium refers to the metal that has been shaped or processed into forms like rods, plates, tubes, or finished components through methods such as forging, rolling, or drawing. These highly specialized forms are essential for critical applications where hafnium's unique properties are leveraged, particularly in nuclear reactor control rods due to its high neutron absorption capacity, and in superalloys for aerospace engines, as well as in plasma cutting electrodes and advanced electronics. Major importers are technologically advanced nations with nuclear energy programs or high-tech manufacturing, including the United States, France, and Japan. Exporters are typically countries with the advanced metallurgical capabilities to process hafnium into these precise wrought forms. Key aspects of this trade include the extremely high value of these products, the stringent quality and safety standards, and their strategic importance for national security and advanced industrial applications.
Products Under This Code
Hafnium rods, Hafnium plates, Hafnium tubes, Hafnium foils, Hafnium wires, Hafnium control rods, Hafnium electrodes
Real World Examples
Framatome's hafnium control rods, ATI's hafnium mill products, specialized manufacturers of hafnium components for aerospace
Common Misclassification
This code is specifically for wrought hafnium and articles, distinguishing it from unwrought hafnium, powders, and waste/scrap (811231). Misclassification can occur if the material is in a primary, unprocessed form or if it is clearly identifiable as scrap.
Products Classified Under 8112.39
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, France, and Japan are major importers of wrought hafnium articles, with countries possessing advanced metal processing capabilities as key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 811239?
HS code 811239 covers: Hafnium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap. This HS code covers wrought hafnium and articles made from hafnium, excluding powders, waste, and scrap. "Wrought" hafnium refers to the metal that has been shaped or processed into forms like rods, plates, tubes, or finished components through methods such as forging, rolling, or drawing. These highly specialized forms are essential for critical applications where hafnium's unique properties are leveraged, particularly in nuclear reactor control rods due to its high neutron absorption capacity, and in superalloys for aerospace engines, as well as in plasma cutting electrodes and advanced electronics. Major importers are technologically advanced nations with nuclear energy programs or high-tech manufacturing, including the United States, France, and Japan. Exporters are typically countries with the advanced metallurgical capabilities to process hafnium into these precise wrought forms. Key aspects of this trade include the extremely high value of these products, the stringent quality and safety standards, and their strategic importance for national security and advanced industrial applications.
What products fall under HS code 811239?
Hafnium rods, Hafnium plates, Hafnium tubes, Hafnium foils, Hafnium wires, Hafnium control rods, Hafnium electrodes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811239?
This code is specifically for wrought hafnium and articles, distinguishing it from unwrought hafnium, powders, and waste/scrap (811231). Misclassification can occur if the material is in a primary, unprocessed form or if it is clearly identifiable as scrap.
How is HS code 811239 structured?
HS code 811239 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.