Product classification
HS code for Indium scrap: 8112.92
Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium, articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders.
Classification of indium scrap under HS 8112.92
Indium scrap is classified under HS code 8112.92. Heading 8112 is a multi-metal heading that covers several other base metals, including gallium, germanium, indium, niobium, rhenium, and vanadium. The structure of this heading separates the metals into unwrought forms (including waste and scrap) and wrought articles. Subheading 8112.92 specifically addresses the unwrought forms and waste/scrap of the metals grouped in the other category of this heading. For indium, this includes any discarded material from manufacturing processes, such as spent sputtering targets or trimmings from sheet production, provided they are fit only for the recovery of the metal or for use as a basis for the manufacture of chemical compounds. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, as the subheading specifically names waste and scrap for this group of metals. Indium is a critical metal in the electronics industry, and its scrap is highly valued for recycling into high-purity indium for use in Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) coatings.
- Covers
- Spent indium sputtering targets
- Indium metal trimmings and shavings
- Broken indium ingots
- Indium-containing waste from semiconductor manufacturing
- Unwrought indium scrap for refining
- 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. Indium scrap can be misclassified under 8112.99, which is reserved for wrought articles of indium (finished products). It may also be confused with 2620.99, which covers ash and residues containing metals. However, if the material is identifiable as metallic scrap rather than industrial sludge or ash, 8112.92 is the correct designation. Alloys of indium are also classified here if indium is the predominant metal by weight.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811292 (the code used for indium scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811292 (the code used for indium scrap) 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 indium scrap.
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 indium scrap
Brazil classifies indium scrap 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 indium scrap
What is the HS code for Indium scrap?
The HS code for Indium scrap is 811292 (Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders). The HS code for indium waste and scrap is 8112.92.
How do I classify Indium scrap for customs?
Indium scrap 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.
Does this code include indium alloys?
Yes, according to Note 5 to Section XV, an alloy is classified as the metal which predominates by weight. If indium is the main component, the scrap is classified under 8112.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of indium scrap (HS 811292)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811292 (the code used for indium scrap) 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 indium scrap (HS 811292)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811292 (the code used for indium scrap) 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 Indium scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811292 for Indium scrap 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 indium scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, indium scrap (HS 811292) is classified under NCM 8112.92.00.