HS Code for Gallium metal

Gallium metal is classified under HS code 8112.92. This code is part of Chapter 81, which encompasses other base metals, cermets, and articles made from these materials. Specifically, heading 8112 covers a group of metals including gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium), and vanadium. The subheading 8112.92 is designated for these metals in their unwrought forms, which includes ingots, blocks, or powders, as well as waste and scrap. Gallium is a unique metal known for its low melting point (approximately 29.76 degrees Celsius) and its critical role in the semiconductor industry. The classification is determined by the material's elemental state as a base metal. As long as the gallium is in its pure metallic form and has not been manufactured into a specific finished article or doped for use as a semiconductor wafer, it remains within the 8112.92 classification.

Products Included

• Unwrought gallium ingots
• Gallium metal powder
• Gallium scrap and waste
• High-purity gallium (99.99% or higher) in bulk form
• Gallium pellets for industrial use

Common Misclassification

Gallium is often misclassified under HS code 2805, which covers alkali or alkaline-earth metals; however, gallium is a post-transition metal and belongs in Chapter 81. Another common mistake is classifying it under HS code 3818.00 if the gallium is intended for electronics. HS code 3818.00 is only appropriate if the gallium has been doped for use in electronics or is in the form of chemical compounds like Gallium Arsenide (GaAs). If the metal has been shaped into a specific finished part, it would move to HS code 8112.99.

FAQ

What is the HS code for gallium metal?

The HS code for unwrought gallium metal, including powders and scrap, is 8112.92.

Is gallium scrap classified differently?

No, HS code 8112.92 specifically includes waste and scrap of gallium along with the unwrought metal.