HS Code for Beryllium metal

Beryllium metal in its wrought form is classified under HS code 8112.19. Chapter 81 of the Harmonized System covers "other base metals" and cermets that are not included in the earlier chapters (which cover iron, copper, aluminum, etc.). Heading 8112 specifically includes beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium, and thallium. The subheading 8112.19 is reserved for beryllium that has been worked (wrought), such as being rolled, extruded, or forged into bars, rods, wires, plates, sheets, or strips. It also includes finished articles made of beryllium. The classification is based on the metallurgical state of the metal; once the beryllium has undergone mechanical working beyond simple casting or sintering into crude forms, it moves from the "unwrought" category to 8112.19.

Products Included

• Wrought beryllium bars and rods
• Beryllium wire and profiles
• Beryllium plates, sheets, and foil
• Finished articles of beryllium for aerospace or medical use
• Beryllium tubes and pipes
• Forged beryllium components

Common Misclassification

Beryllium is often misclassified under HS code 8112.12, which is the code for unwrought beryllium, including waste, scrap, and powders. Importers must distinguish between crude metal (8112.12) and metal that has been shaped or worked (8112.19). Another error involves beryllium alloys; if the beryllium is an alloy where another base metal like copper predominates by weight, it must be classified under the heading for that metal (e.g., copper-beryllium alloys are typically in Chapter 74). Finally, beryllium oxides and hydroxides are classified as inorganic chemicals in 2825.90, not as base metals.

FAQ

What is the HS code for beryllium metal?

Wrought beryllium metal and articles thereof are classified under HS code 8112.19.

Does this code include beryllium scrap?

No, beryllium waste and scrap are classified under HS code 8112.12.