Product classification
HS code for Chromium metal: 8112.29
Chromium and articles thereof, wrought other than waste and scrap.
Classification of chromium metal under HS 8112.29
Chromium metal in its wrought form is classified under HS code 8112.29. Chapter 81 of the Harmonized System covers other base metals, cermets, and articles thereof that are not specifically mentioned in Chapters 72 through 80. Heading 8112 specifically addresses metals like chromium, germanium, vanadium, and gallium. The classification is split between unwrought forms (including powders and waste/scrap) and wrought forms. Subheading 8112.29 is designated for wrought chromium and finished articles made of chromium. Wrought metal refers to products that have been worked after casting, such as by rolling, drawing, forging, or extruding. This classification ensures that semi-finished products like bars, rods, and sheets, as well as finished mechanical parts made primarily of chromium, are grouped together for tariff purposes.
- Covers
- Wrought chromium bars and rods
- Chromium sheets and plates
- Chromium foil and strip
- Chromium wire
- Finished articles made of chromium (not specified elsewhere)
- Chromium tubes and pipes
- Also under 8112.29
- Plansee's chromium sputtering targets
- Goodfellow's chromium foils
- specialized manufacturers of chromium-based tools and components
Codes often confused with 8112.29
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion is between HS code 8112.29 and 8112.21. The latter is reserved for unwrought chromium, including powders and waste. If the metal is in a raw ingot or powder form, 8112.21 is the correct code. Another common misclassification occurs with ferro-chromium, which is an alloy of iron and chromium. Ferro-chromium is classified under 7202.41 or 7202.49, depending on its carbon content, and belongs to the iron and steel chapter rather than the base metals chapter.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811229 (the code used for chromium metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811229 (the code used for chromium metal) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 47% 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 811229, not only chromium metal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $17M 25% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$12M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $8.6M 12% of world exports
World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $58M 47% of world imports
- 2 Japan $9.5M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.7M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $124M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 chromium metal
Brazil classifies chromium metal under NCM 8112.29.00: HS 8112.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chromium metal
What is the HS code for Chromium metal?
The HS code for Chromium metal is 811229 (Chromium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap). For wrought chromium metal and articles made from it, the HS code is 8112.29. For unwrought chromium or powders, use 8112.21.
How do I classify Chromium metal for customs?
Chromium metal is classified under HS code 811229 — Chromium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8112.29 include chromium-plated steel?
No, chromium-plated steel is classified based on the base metal (steel) in Chapter 72 or 73. HS code 8112.29 is for articles where chromium is the predominant metal by weight.
Which countries are the top exporters of chromium metal (HS 811229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811229 (the code used for chromium metal) in UN Comtrade data were China ($17M, 25% of world exports), Taiwan (about $12M) and Germany ($8.6M). World exports came to about $70M, 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 chromium metal (HS 811229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811229 (the code used for chromium metal) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($58M, 47% of world imports), Japan ($9.5M) and Germany ($4.7M). World imports came to about $124M, 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 Chromium metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811229 for Chromium metal 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 chromium metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, chromium metal (HS 811229) is classified under NCM 8112.29.00.