HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8112.99 – Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders
HS code 8112.99 is the 6-digit subheading for gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium, articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders. It is used for gallium arsenide wafers, germanium lenses, indium tin oxide (ITO) targets, niobium sputtering targets and vanadium flow battery electrodes.
What HS 8112.99 covers
This broad HS code covers articles made from a group of rare and critical metals: gallium, germanium, indium, niobium, and vanadium, excluding their unwrought forms, waste, scrap, and powders. These metals are essential for high-tech industries due to their unique properties, such as semiconductor characteristics (gallium, germanium, indium), superconductivity (niobium), and strength-enhancing capabilities (vanadium). Importers are typically countries with advanced electronics, aerospace, defense, and specialized metallurgical industries, including the USA, Japan, Germany, and South Korea. Exporters often include nations with processing capabilities for these metals, such as China, Canada, and Russia. Key things to know include the high value and strategic importance of these materials, their complex extraction and refining processes, and the specialized applications that drive their demand. Trade in these articles is highly specialized and often involves high-purity components.
- Covers
- Gallium arsenide wafers
- Germanium lenses
- Indium tin oxide (ITO) targets
- Niobium sputtering targets
- Vanadium flow battery electrodes
- Gallium nitride substrates
- Indium phosphide wafers
- Niobium-titanium superconducting wire
- Examples
- Sumitomo Electric GaN substrates
- Umicore Germanium optics
- Indium Corporation ITO sputtering targets
- JFE Steel Niobium alloys (as articles)
- VSMPO-AVISMA Vanadium alloys (as articles)
- IQE Gallium Arsenide wafers
Codes often confused with 8112.99
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 811212 (unwrought gallium, waste and scrap, powders), 811222 (unwrought germanium, waste and scrap, powders), etc., as it covers *articles* made from these metals, not their primary or recycled forms. Confusion might arise if the "articles" aspect is overlooked, leading to classification under the unwrought or waste codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811299, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811299 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 20% 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 Brazil $186M 27% of world exports
- 2 United States $169M 24% of world exports
- 3 China $145M 21% of world exports
World total: $699M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $91M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $69M 15% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $59M 13% of world imports
World total: $464M 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 8112.99
Brazil does not split HS 8112.99: its NCM code is 8112.99.00.
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 8112.99
What is HS code 811299?
HS code 811299 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders. This broad HS code covers articles made from a group of rare and critical metals: gallium, germanium, indium, niobium, and vanadium, excluding their unwrought forms, waste, scrap, and powders. These metals are essential for high-tech industries due to their unique properties, such as semiconductor characteristics (gallium, germanium, indium), superconductivity (niobium), and strength-enhancing capabilities (vanadium). Importers are typically countries with advanced electronics, aerospace, defense, and specialized metallurgical industries, including the USA, Japan, Germany, and South Korea. Exporters often include nations with processing capabilities for these metals, such as China, Canada, and Russia. Key things to know include the high value and strategic importance of these materials, their complex extraction and refining processes, and the specialized applications that drive their demand. Trade in these articles is highly specialized and often involves high-purity components.
What products fall under HS code 811299?
Gallium arsenide wafers, Germanium lenses, Indium tin oxide (ITO) targets, Niobium sputtering targets, Vanadium flow battery electrodes, Gallium nitride substrates, Indium phosphide wafers, Niobium-titanium superconducting wire
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811299?
This code is distinct from 811212 (unwrought gallium, waste and scrap, powders), 811222 (unwrought germanium, waste and scrap, powders), etc., as it covers *articles* made from these metals, not their primary or recycled forms. Confusion might arise if the "articles" aspect is overlooked, leading to classification under the unwrought or waste codes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811299?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811299 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($186M, 27% of world exports), the United States ($169M) and China ($145M). World exports came to about $699M, 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 811299?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811299 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($91M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($69M) and Singapore ($59M). World imports came to about $464M, 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 811299 structured?
HS code 811299 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811299?
In Brazil, HS code 811299 is NCM 8112.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.