Product classification
HS code for Beryllium metal: 8112.19
Beryllium and articles thereof, wrought other than waste and scrap.
Classification of beryllium metal under HS 8112.19
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8112.19
- Materion beryllium optical components
- Airbus satellite structures using beryllium
- NASA's James Webb Space Telescope beryllium mirrors
Codes often confused with 8112.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811219 (the code used for beryllium metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811219 (the code used for beryllium metal) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 811219, not only beryllium metal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $32M 63% of world exports
- 2 Kazakhstan $11M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.8M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $50M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$9.6M 26% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $4.7M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.5M 12% of world imports
World total: $37M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 beryllium metal
Brazil classifies beryllium metal under NCM 8112.19.00: HS 8112.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beryllium metal
What is the HS code for Beryllium metal?
The HS code for Beryllium metal is 811219 (Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap). Wrought beryllium metal and articles thereof are classified under HS code 8112.19.
How do I classify Beryllium metal for customs?
Beryllium metal is classified under HS code 811219 — Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include beryllium scrap?
No, beryllium waste and scrap are classified under HS code 8112.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of beryllium metal (HS 811219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811219 (the code used for beryllium metal) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 63% of world exports), Kazakhstan ($11M) and Germany ($2.8M). World exports came to about $50M, 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 beryllium metal (HS 811219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811219 (the code used for beryllium metal) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $9.6M, 26% of world imports), France ($4.7M) and Germany ($4.5M). World imports came to about $37M, 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.
Is the HS code for Beryllium metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811219 for Beryllium metal is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for beryllium metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, beryllium metal (HS 811219) is classified under NCM 8112.19.00.