HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8113.00 – Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap
HS code 8113.00 is the 6-digit subheading for cermets, articles thereof, including waste and scrap. It is used for cermet cutting inserts, cermet wear parts, cermet nozzles, cermet seals and cermet rods.
What HS 8113.00 covers
This HS code covers cermets and articles made from them, including waste and scrap. Cermets are composite materials composed of ceramic (cer) and metallic (met) materials, designed to combine the best properties of both, such as high temperature resistance, hardness, and wear resistance. They are crucial in demanding applications where traditional metals or ceramics alone are insufficient. Key industries utilizing cermets include cutting tools, aerospace, defense, and high-temperature industrial components. Major importers are countries with advanced manufacturing and heavy industries, such as Germany, the USA, Japan, and China, which require high-performance materials. Exporters often include nations with specialized materials science and manufacturing capabilities. Key things to know include the diverse range of cermet compositions (e.g., tungsten carbide-cobalt, titanium carbide-nickel) and their specific applications, which dictate their trade value and volume.
- Covers
- Cermet cutting inserts
- Cermet wear parts
- Cermet nozzles
- Cermet seals
- Cermet rods
- Cermet plates
- Cermet waste and scrap
- Cermet bushings
- Examples
- Sandvik Coromant cermet inserts
- Kyocera cermet cutting tools
- Kennametal cermet grades
- Iscar cermet milling inserts
- Sumitomo Electric cermet tips
Codes often confused with 8113.00
Common mistake. This code is specific to "cermets" and articles thereof. It should not be confused with codes for pure metals (e.g., 8101 for tungsten) or pure ceramics, as cermets are distinct composite materials. Confusion might arise with other composite materials if the specific "ceramic-metal" nature is not recognized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811300 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% 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 Germany $462M 38% of world exports
- 2 Austria $252M 21% of world exports
- 3 United States $92M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $387M 26% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $165M 11% of world imports
- 3 Austria $160M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 codes for 8113.00 2
Brazil splits HS 8113.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8113.00.10 Cermet plates, sheets, strip, wire, rods etcChapas, folhas, tiras, fios, hastes, pastilhas e plaquetas
- 8113.00.90 Other cermets, articles, waste and scrapOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8113.00
What is HS code 811300?
HS code 811300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap. This HS code covers cermets and articles made from them, including waste and scrap. Cermets are composite materials composed of ceramic (cer) and metallic (met) materials, designed to combine the best properties of both, such as high temperature resistance, hardness, and wear resistance. They are crucial in demanding applications where traditional metals or ceramics alone are insufficient. Key industries utilizing cermets include cutting tools, aerospace, defense, and high-temperature industrial components. Major importers are countries with advanced manufacturing and heavy industries, such as Germany, the USA, Japan, and China, which require high-performance materials. Exporters often include nations with specialized materials science and manufacturing capabilities. Key things to know include the diverse range of cermet compositions (e.g., tungsten carbide-cobalt, titanium carbide-nickel) and their specific applications, which dictate their trade value and volume.
What products fall under HS code 811300?
Cermet cutting inserts, Cermet wear parts, Cermet nozzles, Cermet seals, Cermet rods, Cermet plates, Cermet waste and scrap, Cermet bushings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811300?
This code is specific to "cermets" and articles thereof. It should not be confused with codes for pure metals (e.g., 8101 for tungsten) or pure ceramics, as cermets are distinct composite materials. Confusion might arise with other composite materials if the specific "ceramic-metal" nature is not recognized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811300 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($462M, 38% of world exports), Austria ($252M) and the United States ($92M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 811300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811300 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($387M, 26% of world imports), South Korea ($165M) and Austria ($160M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 811300 structured?
HS code 811300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811300?
Brazil splits HS code 811300 into 2 NCM codes: 8113.00.10 (Cermet plates, sheets, strip, wire, rods etc), 8113.00.90 (Other cermets, articles, waste and scrap). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.