Product classification
HS code for Bismuth scrap: 8106.90
Bismuth, including articles n.e.c. in heading 8106, including waste and scrap, containing less than or equal to 99.99% of bismuth, by weight.
Classification of bismuth scrap under HS 8106.90
HS code 810690 is designated for bismuth in forms other than the high-purity metal specified in 810610. This subheading specifically includes waste and scrap of bismuth, as well as articles of bismuth not elsewhere specified in heading 8106, particularly those containing 99.99% or less of bismuth by weight. This classification acknowledges the economic importance of recycling and reprocessing bismuth materials. Chapter 81 covers other base metals and articles thereof, and this specific code ensures that bismuth materials that do not meet the stringent purity requirements for primary metal, or are in a secondary form, are appropriately categorized for customs and trade purposes.
- Covers
- Bismuth waste and residues
- Bismuth scrap from manufacturing processes
- Used bismuth articles for recycling
- Bismuth alloys with a bismuth content of 99.99% or less
- Bismuth in powder, granule, or other forms with a purity of 99.99% or less
- Articles of bismuth not specifically covered by 810610
- Also under 8106.90
- Wood's metal
- Rose's metal
- Fire sprinkler fusible links
- Bismuth-containing shot for hunting
- Bismuth-based solder paste
- Cosmetic bismuth oxychloride
Codes often confused with 8106.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification involves HS code 810610, which is reserved for bismuth metal containing more than 99.99% of bismuth by weight. The key differentiator is the purity threshold and the form of the material; 810690 explicitly covers waste, scrap, and lower-purity bismuth, while 810610 is for high-purity primary metal. Misclassification could also occur with general scrap metal codes (e.g., within Chapter 74 or 76 for other non-ferrous metals) if the specific heading for bismuth is not correctly identified, or with bismuth compounds (Chapter 28) if the material is not metallic bismuth.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810690 (the code used for bismuth scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810690 (the code used for bismuth scrap) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% 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 810690, not only bismuth scrap.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $13M 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $7.8M 18% of world exports
- 3 Japan $5.1M 11% of world exports
World total: $44M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 34% of world imports
- 2 Germany $6.1M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $4.7M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $59M 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 code for bismuth scrap
Brazil classifies bismuth scrap under NCM 8106.90.00: HS 8106.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bismuth scrap
What is the HS code for Bismuth scrap?
The HS code for Bismuth scrap is 810690 (Bismuth; including articles n.e.c. in heading 8106, including waste and scrap, containing less than or equal to 99.99% of bismuth, by weight). The HS code for bismuth scrap, waste, and other bismuth articles containing 99.99% or less of bismuth by weight, is 810690.
How do I classify Bismuth scrap for customs?
Bismuth scrap is classified under HS code 810690 — Bismuth; including articles n.e.c. in heading 8106, including waste and scrap, containing less than or equal to 99.99% of bismuth, by weight. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the primary difference between HS 810610 and 810690?
The primary difference between HS 810610 and 810690 lies in the purity and form of the bismuth. HS 810610 is for high-purity primary bismuth metal, specifically containing more than 99.99% bismuth by weight. In contrast, HS 810690 covers bismuth with a purity of 99.99% or less, including waste, scrap, and other articles of bismuth not meeting the high-purity criteria for 810610. This distinction is crucial for accurate trade classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of bismuth scrap (HS 810690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810690 (the code used for bismuth scrap) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 30% of world exports), Germany ($7.8M) and Japan ($5.1M). World exports came to about $44M, 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 bismuth scrap (HS 810690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810690 (the code used for bismuth scrap) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 34% of world imports), Germany ($6.1M) and China ($4.7M). World imports came to about $59M, 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 Bismuth scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810690 for Bismuth 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 bismuth scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, bismuth scrap (HS 810690) is classified under NCM 8106.90.00.