Product classification
HS code for Cermet scrap: 8113.00
Cermets, articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Classification of cermet scrap under HS 8113.00
Cermet scrap is classified under HS code 8113.00. This heading covers cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. Cermets are defined as products containing a microscopic heterogeneous combination of a metallic component and a ceramic component. Because cermets are treated as base metals for the purpose of the nomenclature, their waste and scrap are classified within Chapter 81, which deals with other base metals and cermets. This classification is essential for recycling industries and environmental trade regulations. The scrap usually originates from the manufacturing of cutting tools, wear parts, or from the decommissioning of industrial machinery. The HS code 8113.00 is a "single-dash" heading that covers the material in all its forms, from raw cermet blocks to finished articles and the resulting waste from their production or use.
- Covers
- Cermet manufacturing waste
- Broken or worn-out cermet tool tips
- Spent cermet catalysts (if metal-based)
- Cermet shavings, turnings, and dust from grinding
- Discarded cermet structural components
- Also under 8113.00
- Sandvik Coromant cermet inserts
- Kyocera cermet cutting tools
- Kennametal cermet grades
- Iscar cermet milling inserts
- Sumitomo Electric cermet tips
Codes often confused with 8113.00
Common mistake. Cermet scrap is often misclassified under 8101.97 (Tungsten waste and scrap) or 8108.30 (Titanium waste and scrap) if the cermet has a high content of those specific metals. However, 8113.00 is the specific heading for cermets regardless of which base metal is used as the binder. Additionally, it should not be confused with 2620, which covers slag or ash containing metals, as cermet scrap is typically metallic in nature rather than a smelting byproduct.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811300 (the code used for cermet scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811300 (the code used for cermet scrap) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 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 811300, not only cermet scrap.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $462M 38% of world exports
- 2 Austria $252M 21% of world exports
- 3 United States $92M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $387M 26% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $165M 11% of world imports
- 3 Austria $160M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 codes for cermet scrap
Brazil splits HS 8113.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8113.00.10Cermet plates, sheets, strip, wire, rods etc
- 8113.00.90Other cermets, articles, waste and scrap
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cermet scrap
What is the HS code for Cermet scrap?
The HS code for Cermet scrap is 811300 (Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap). The HS code for cermet scrap is 8113.00, which includes cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
How do I classify Cermet scrap for customs?
Cermet scrap is classified under HS code 811300 — Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include scrap from purely ceramic tools?
No, scrap from purely ceramic tools (without a metallic binder) is generally classified in Chapter 69, specifically under 6909 or as mineral waste in 2530.
Which countries are the top exporters of cermet scrap (HS 811300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811300 (the code used for cermet scrap) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($462M, 38% of world exports), Austria ($252M) and the United States ($92M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 cermet scrap (HS 811300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811300 (the code used for cermet scrap) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($387M, 26% of world imports), South Korea ($165M) and Austria ($160M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Cermet scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811300 for Cermet 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 cermet scrap in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 811300 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cermet scrap depends on the product's details: 8113.00.10 (Cermet plates, sheets, strip, wire, rods etc), 8113.00.90 (Other cermets, articles, waste and scrap).