HS Code for Chromium powder

Chromium powder is classified under HS code 8112.21. This classification falls within Chapter 81, which encompasses base metals not covered in the more specific metal chapters (like iron, copper, or aluminum). Heading 8112 is dedicated to chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium, and thallium. Within this heading, the Harmonized System distinguishes between the physical states of the metal. Subheading 8112.21 specifically covers chromium in its unwrought form, which includes powders, as well as waste and scrap. Powder is defined by particle size and the fact that it has not been consolidated into a wrought shape like a bar or sheet. This code is essential for tracking the trade of raw materials used in powder metallurgy, thermal spraying, and the production of specialized alloys where high-purity chromium is required in a finely divided state.

Products Included

• Pure chromium powder
• Electrolytic chromium powder
• Crushed chromium lumps (unwrought)
• Chromium metal grains
• Chromium waste and scrap

Common Misclassification

Chromium powder is often confused with chromium oxides or hydroxides found in heading 2819. While the chemical compounds are powders in texture, they are inorganic chemicals, whereas 8112.21 is for the elemental metal. Another common error is misclassifying it under 8112.29, which is for wrought chromium. If the powder has been sintered or pressed into a finished shape, it may move to 8112.29. Finally, ferro-chromium powder is classified under 7202.41/49 because it is an alloy of iron, not a base metal of chromium.

FAQ

What is the HS code for chromium powder?

The HS code for chromium powder is 8112.21, which includes unwrought chromium and metal scrap.

Is there a different code for high-purity chromium powder?

No, the purity level does not change the 4-digit or 6-digit HS code, though some countries may have specific 8-digit or 10-digit codes for high-purity grades.