Product classification
HS code for Beryllium powder: 8112.12
Beryllium and articles thereof, unwrought beryllium, powders.
Classification of beryllium powder under HS 8112.12
Beryllium powder is classified under HS code 8112.12 because it falls within the category of other base metals and articles thereof. Specifically, heading 8112 covers beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium, and thallium. The subheading 8112.12 is designated for unwrought beryllium and beryllium powders. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6. The powder form is a primary stage of metal production, often used in powder metallurgy to create high-strength, lightweight components for aerospace and defense applications. Because the material has not been further worked into a specific shape or article, it remains in the unwrought/powder category rather than being classified as a finished article of beryllium. The purity of the powder and its physical state as a collection of particles are the primary factors for its placement here. It is essential for importers to provide chemical assay reports to confirm the beryllium content and ensure the material is not an alloy that might be classified elsewhere.
- Covers
- Pure beryllium powder
- Unwrought beryllium flakes
- Beryllium grain
- Beryllium metal dust
- Beryllium scrap in powder form
- Also under 8112.12
- Materion Beryllium
- Ulba Metallurgical Plant beryllium
- Kazatomprom beryllium products
Codes often confused with 8112.12
Common mistake. Beryllium powder is frequently confused with beryllium oxide (BeO), which is classified under HS code 2825.90 as a chemical compound rather than a base metal. Another common error is classifying it under 8112.19, which is reserved for wrought articles of beryllium, such as bars, rods, or sheets. If the powder has been sintered into a specific shape, it no longer qualifies for 8112.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811212 (the code used for beryllium powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811212 (the code used for beryllium powder) in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 97% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 93% of world imports. Austria reports $415M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 811212, not only beryllium powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Kazakhstan $24M 97% of world exports
- 2 France $404K 1.6% of world exports
- 3 United States $316K 1.3% of world exports
Austria reports $415M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $25M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $23M 93% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $1.0M 4.1% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$239K 0.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $25M 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 powder
Brazil classifies beryllium powder under NCM 8112.12.00: HS 8112.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beryllium powder
What is the HS code for Beryllium powder?
The HS code for Beryllium powder is 811212 (Beryllium and articles thereof; unwrought beryllium, powders). The HS code for Beryllium powder is 8112.12, which covers unwrought beryllium and powders.
How do I classify Beryllium powder for customs?
Beryllium powder is classified under HS code 811212 — Beryllium and articles thereof; unwrought beryllium, powders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include beryllium alloys?
Yes, provided that beryllium is the predominant metal by weight over any other single metal, it is classified here. However, copper-beryllium master alloys are typically classified under 7405.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of beryllium powder (HS 811212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811212 (the code used for beryllium powder) in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($24M, 97% of world exports), France ($404K) and the United States ($316K). World exports came to about $25M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Austria reports $415M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of beryllium powder (HS 811212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811212 (the code used for beryllium powder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($23M, 93% of world imports), Singapore ($1.0M) and Russia (about $239K). World imports came to about $25M, 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 powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811212 for Beryllium powder 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 powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, beryllium powder (HS 811212) is classified under NCM 8112.12.00.