Product classification
HS code for Cermets: 8113.00
Cermets, articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Classification of cermets under HS 8113.00
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.
- Covers
- Titanium carbide cermets
- Aluminum oxide-based cermets
- Cermet rods and bars
- Cermet waste and scrap
- Finished articles made entirely of cermet
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811300 (the code used for cermets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811300 (the code used for cermets) 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 cermets.
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 cermets
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 cermets
What is the HS code for Cermets?
The HS code for Cermets is 811300 (Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap). The HS code for cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, is 8113.00.
How do I classify Cermets for customs?
Cermets is classified under HS code 811300 — Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of cermets (HS 811300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811300 (the code used for cermets) 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 cermets (HS 811300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811300 (the code used for cermets) 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 Cermets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811300 for Cermets 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 cermets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 811300 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cermets 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).