HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8112.39 – Hafnium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap
HS code 8112.39 is the 6-digit subheading for hafnium and articles thereof, wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap. It is used for hafnium rods, hafnium plates, hafnium tubes, hafnium foils and hafnium wires.
What HS 8112.39 covers
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.
- Covers
- Hafnium rods
- Hafnium plates
- Hafnium tubes
- Hafnium foils
- Hafnium wires
- Hafnium control rods
- Hafnium electrodes
- Examples
- Framatome's hafnium control rods
- ATI's hafnium mill products
- specialized manufacturers of hafnium components for aerospace
Codes often confused with 8112.39
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811239, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811239 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 China $12M 38% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $10M 32% of world exports
- 3 Estonia $2.9M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $31M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $32M 35% of world imports
- 2 Germany $30M 33% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $19M 21% of world imports
World total: $91M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8112.39
Brazil does not split HS 8112.39: its NCM code is 8112.39.00.
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 8112.39
What is HS code 811239?
HS code 811239 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811239?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811239 in UN Comtrade data were China ($12M, 38% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($10M) and Estonia ($2.9M). World exports came to about $31M, 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 811239?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811239 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 35% of world imports), Germany ($30M) and the United Kingdom ($19M). World imports came to about $91M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811239?
In Brazil, HS code 811239 is NCM 8112.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.