Product classification
HS code for Beryllium scrap: 8112.13
Beryllium, waste and scrap.
Classification of beryllium scrap under HS 8112.13
Beryllium scrap is classified under HS Chapter 81, which covers "Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof." Specifically, heading 8112 addresses beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium, and thallium, and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. Subheading 811213 is precisely designated for "Beryllium; waste and scrap." This classification is appropriate as it directly identifies the material (beryllium) and its form (waste and scrap), distinguishing it from unwrought beryllium or articles made of beryllium. The term "scrap" indicates material that is no longer suitable for its original purpose but can be recycled.
- Covers
- Beryllium alloy scrap
- Pure beryllium waste material
- Used beryllium components intended for recycling
- Beryllium turnings and filings
- Also under 8112.13
- Materion's beryllium recycling services
- specialized metal recyclers handling aerospace scrap
Codes often confused with 8112.13
Common mistake. A common misclassification for beryllium scrap is with unwrought beryllium or beryllium powders, which fall under HS code 811212. Code 811212 is specifically for beryllium in its primary, unworked forms, such as ingots, billets, or powders, intended for further processing into articles. In contrast, 811213 is reserved for discarded or leftover beryllium material that is no longer in its primary form or suitable for its original use, but is intended for recovery of the metal. Another potential error is classifying it under general ferrous waste and scrap (e.g., 7204), which is incorrect as beryllium is a non-ferrous metal.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811213 (the code used for beryllium scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811213 (the code used for beryllium scrap) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 94% 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 811213, not only beryllium scrap.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $357K 62% of world exports
- 2 Israel $75K 13% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $41K 7.2% of world exports
World total: $571K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $357K 94% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$9K 2.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $8K 2.0% of world imports
World total: $379K 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 scrap
Brazil classifies beryllium scrap under NCM 8112.13.00: HS 8112.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beryllium scrap
What is the HS code for Beryllium scrap?
The HS code for Beryllium scrap is 811213 (Beryllium; waste and scrap). The HS code for Beryllium scrap is 811213.
How do I classify Beryllium scrap for customs?
Beryllium scrap is classified under HS code 811213 — Beryllium; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes beryllium scrap from unwrought beryllium?
Beryllium scrap (811213) refers to discarded or leftover beryllium material intended for recycling or recovery of the metal, whereas unwrought beryllium (811212) refers to beryllium in its primary, unworked forms such as ingots, billets, or powders, ready for initial fabrication.
Which countries are the top exporters of beryllium scrap (HS 811213)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811213 (the code used for beryllium scrap) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($357K, 62% of world exports), Israel ($75K) and Switzerland ($41K). World exports came to about $571K, 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 scrap (HS 811213)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811213 (the code used for beryllium scrap) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($357K, 94% of world imports), Vietnam (about $9K) and France ($8K). World imports came to about $379K, 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 scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811213 for Beryllium scrap 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 scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, beryllium scrap (HS 811213) is classified under NCM 8112.13.00.