HS Code for Cermets

Cermets are classified under HS code 8113.00. This heading covers cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. Cermets are defined as materials containing a microscopic heterogeneous combination of a metallic component (such as cobalt, nickel, or iron) and a ceramic component (such as oxides, carbides, or borides). This unique composition provides the toughness of metal and the heat resistance of ceramics. Classification under 8113.00 is appropriate for the raw material in the form of rods, sheets, or tubes, as well as finished articles not specifically provided for in other chapters. The manufacturing process usually involves powder metallurgy and sintering. It is important to note that the classification is based on the material composition rather than the end-use, unless the article is specifically named in a tool-related heading. Because cermets are considered "other base metals" for the purposes of the HS nomenclature, they are grouped in the latter part of Section XV.

Products Included

• Titanium carbide cermets
• Aluminum oxide-based cermets
• Cermet rods and bars
• Cermet waste and scrap
• Finished articles made entirely of cermet

Common Misclassification

Cermets are frequently misclassified under HS code 8209.00, which covers plates, sticks, tips, and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets. If the cermet is shaped specifically for use as a tool tip, 8209.00 takes precedence. They may also be confused with ceramic products in Chapter 69 if the metallic content is not recognized.

FAQ

What is the HS code for cermets?

The HS code for cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, is 8113.00.

Are cermet tool tips classified under 8113.00?

No, unmounted plates, sticks, and tips for tools made of cermets are specifically classified under HS code 8209.00.