Product classification
HS code for Gallium metal: 8112.92
Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium, articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders.
Classification of gallium metal under HS 8112.92
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8112.92
- Sumitomo Chemical (gallium compounds)
- Umicore (germanium substrates)
- Indium Corporation (indium alloys)
- CBMM (niobium products)
- EVRAZ (vanadium products)
- Apple (device components)
- Samsung (device components)
Codes often confused with 8112.92
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811292 (the code used for gallium metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811292 (the code used for gallium metal) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 811292, not only gallium metal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $190M 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $72M 13% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $56M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $567M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $209M 27% of world imports
- 2 China $142M 18% of world imports
- 3 Japan $98M 13% of world imports
World total: $779M 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 code for gallium metal
Brazil classifies gallium metal under NCM 8112.92.00: HS 8112.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gallium metal
What is the HS code for Gallium metal?
The HS code for Gallium metal is 811292 (Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders). The HS code for unwrought gallium metal, including powders and scrap, is 8112.92.
How do I classify Gallium metal for customs?
Gallium metal is classified under HS code 811292 — Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is gallium scrap classified differently?
No, HS code 8112.92 specifically includes waste and scrap of gallium along with the unwrought metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of gallium metal (HS 811292)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811292 (the code used for gallium metal) in UN Comtrade data were China ($190M, 33% of world exports), Germany ($72M) and South Korea ($56M). World exports came to about $567M, 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 gallium metal (HS 811292)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811292 (the code used for gallium metal) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($209M, 27% of world imports), China ($142M) and Japan ($98M). World imports came to about $779M, 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 Gallium metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811292 for Gallium 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 gallium metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, gallium metal (HS 811292) is classified under NCM 8112.92.00.