HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8112.41 – Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap
HS code 8112.41 is the 6-digit subheading for rhenium and articles thereof, unwrought, powders, waste and scrap. It is used for unwrought rhenium, rhenium powder, rhenium pellets, rhenium ingots and rhenium waste.
What HS 8112.41 covers
This HS code encompasses unwrought rhenium, rhenium powders, and rhenium waste and scrap. Rhenium is one of the rarest and most expensive metals, primarily used as an alloying agent in high-temperature superalloys for jet engine components, where it significantly improves creep strength and high-temperature performance. It also finds applications in catalysts for petroleum refining, electrical contacts, and X-ray targets. Major importers are countries with advanced aerospace industries and petrochemical sectors, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan, which rely heavily on these high-performance materials. Exporters are typically countries that produce molybdenum, as rhenium is a byproduct of molybdenum mining, with Chile, Kazakhstan, and the United States being significant sources. Key considerations in this trade include its extreme scarcity, high price volatility, strategic importance for critical industries, and the increasing focus on recycling due to its high value and limited primary supply.
- Covers
- Unwrought rhenium
- Rhenium powder
- Rhenium pellets
- Rhenium ingots
- Rhenium waste
- Rhenium scrap
- Rhenium turnings
- Examples
- Rhenium Alloys' rhenium powder
- Molymet's rhenium products
- specialized metal recyclers handling superalloy scrap
Codes often confused with 8112.41
Common mistake. This code combines unwrought, powders, and waste/scrap for rhenium. It is crucial not to confuse it with wrought rhenium (811249) which covers processed forms.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811241, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811241 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% 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 Chile $50M 60% of world exports
- 2 Canada $13M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $11M 13% of world exports
World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 41% of world imports
- 2 Germany $9.5M 19% of world imports
- 3 Austria $6.1M 13% of world imports
World total: $49M 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 8112.41
Brazil does not split HS 8112.41: its NCM code is 8112.41.00.
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 8112.41
What is HS code 811241?
HS code 811241 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap. This HS code encompasses unwrought rhenium, rhenium powders, and rhenium waste and scrap. Rhenium is one of the rarest and most expensive metals, primarily used as an alloying agent in high-temperature superalloys for jet engine components, where it significantly improves creep strength and high-temperature performance. It also finds applications in catalysts for petroleum refining, electrical contacts, and X-ray targets. Major importers are countries with advanced aerospace industries and petrochemical sectors, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan, which rely heavily on these high-performance materials. Exporters are typically countries that produce molybdenum, as rhenium is a byproduct of molybdenum mining, with Chile, Kazakhstan, and the United States being significant sources. Key considerations in this trade include its extreme scarcity, high price volatility, strategic importance for critical industries, and the increasing focus on recycling due to its high value and limited primary supply.
What products fall under HS code 811241?
Unwrought rhenium, Rhenium powder, Rhenium pellets, Rhenium ingots, Rhenium waste, Rhenium scrap, Rhenium turnings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811241?
This code combines unwrought, powders, and waste/scrap for rhenium. It is crucial not to confuse it with wrought rhenium (811249) which covers processed forms.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811241?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811241 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($50M, 60% of world exports), Canada ($13M) and Germany ($11M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 811241?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811241 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 41% of world imports), Germany ($9.5M) and Austria ($6.1M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 811241 structured?
HS code 811241 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811241?
In Brazil, HS code 811241 is NCM 8112.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.