HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8112.49 – Rhenium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap
HS code 8112.49 is the 6-digit subheading for rhenium and articles thereof, wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap. It is used for rhenium wire, rhenium rods, rhenium sheets, rhenium plates and rhenium tubes.
What HS 8112.49 covers
Rhenium is a rare, silvery-white, heavy transition metal, primarily used as an alloying agent in high-temperature superalloys for jet engines and in catalysts for petroleum refining. This specific code covers wrought forms, meaning it has been shaped or worked, but excludes raw powders, waste, and scrap. In international trade, major importers are countries with advanced aerospace and petrochemical industries, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan, which require high-performance materials for critical applications. Exporters typically include countries with significant rhenium mining or processing capabilities, often as a byproduct of molybdenum or copper mining, like Chile, Kazakhstan, and Poland. Key things to know include its strategic importance due to its high melting point and resistance to creep, making it indispensable for turbine blades and other components operating under extreme conditions. The market for wrought rhenium is niche but critical, driven by technological advancements in aerospace and energy sectors, with prices often reflecting its scarcity and specialized processing requirements. Trade flows are highly sensitive to global industrial demand and supply chain stability.
- Covers
- Rhenium wire
- Rhenium rods
- Rhenium sheets
- Rhenium plates
- Rhenium tubes
- Rhenium foils
- Rhenium crucibles
- Examples
- GE Aviation (jet engine components)
- Siemens Energy (gas turbine parts)
- Honeywell UOP (catalyst components)
- Plansee (rhenium products)
- H.C. Starck Solutions (rhenium alloys)
Codes often confused with 8112.49
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 811241 (unwrought rhenium, powders) or 811242 (rhenium waste and scrap) if the material's form or processing stage is not clearly defined. It's crucial to distinguish between raw materials, worked forms, and recycled materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811249, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811249 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 93% 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 Poland $9.4M 48% of world exports
- 2 Chile $9.2M 47% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $481K 2.4% of world exports
World total: $20M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $50M 93% of world imports
- 2 Canada $1.2M 2.3% of world imports
- 3 China $505K 0.9% of world imports
World total: $54M 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 8112.49
Brazil does not split HS 8112.49: its NCM code is 8112.49.00.
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 8112.49
What is HS code 811249?
HS code 811249 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rhenium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap. Rhenium is a rare, silvery-white, heavy transition metal, primarily used as an alloying agent in high-temperature superalloys for jet engines and in catalysts for petroleum refining. This specific code covers wrought forms, meaning it has been shaped or worked, but excludes raw powders, waste, and scrap. In international trade, major importers are countries with advanced aerospace and petrochemical industries, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan, which require high-performance materials for critical applications. Exporters typically include countries with significant rhenium mining or processing capabilities, often as a byproduct of molybdenum or copper mining, like Chile, Kazakhstan, and Poland. Key things to know include its strategic importance due to its high melting point and resistance to creep, making it indispensable for turbine blades and other components operating under extreme conditions. The market for wrought rhenium is niche but critical, driven by technological advancements in aerospace and energy sectors, with prices often reflecting its scarcity and specialized processing requirements. Trade flows are highly sensitive to global industrial demand and supply chain stability.
What products fall under HS code 811249?
Rhenium wire, Rhenium rods, Rhenium sheets, Rhenium plates, Rhenium tubes, Rhenium foils, Rhenium crucibles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811249?
This code might be confused with 811241 (unwrought rhenium, powders) or 811242 (rhenium waste and scrap) if the material's form or processing stage is not clearly defined. It's crucial to distinguish between raw materials, worked forms, and recycled materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811249?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811249 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($9.4M, 48% of world exports), Chile ($9.2M) and the Netherlands ($481K). World exports came to about $20M, 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 811249?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811249 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 93% of world imports), Canada ($1.2M) and China ($505K). World imports came to about $54M, 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 811249 structured?
HS code 811249 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811249?
In Brazil, HS code 811249 is NCM 8112.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.