Product classification
HS code for Palladium powder: 7110.21
Metals, palladium, unwrought or in powder form.
Classification of palladium powder under HS 7110.21
Palladium powder is classified under HS code 7110.21. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 71, which includes precious metals and their alloys. Heading 7110 specifically covers platinum-group metals, including palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium, and ruthenium. The subheading 7110.21 is designated for palladium in its most basic, unworked forms, specifically as a powder or in an unwrought state. To meet the criteria for "powder," the material must consist of particles of which at least 90% by weight pass through a sieve with a mesh aperture of 0.5 mm, as per the Chapter 71 legal notes. This classification is critical for international trade as it distinguishes raw material from semi-manufactured goods. The classification process involves verifying the purity of the palladium and ensuring it has not been subjected to further manufacturing processes like rolling, drawing, or shaping into bars or wires.
- Covers
- Pure palladium powder
- Palladium sponge
- Palladium flakes
- Unwrought palladium grains
- Also under 7110.21
- Norilsk Nickel palladium ingots
- Johnson Matthey palladium powder
- Heraeus palladium bars
- BASF palladium sponge
Codes often confused with 7110.21
Common mistake. Palladium powder is often confused with HS code 7110.29, which covers palladium in semi-manufactured forms such as sheets, wire, or tubes. It may also be misclassified under 7112, which is reserved for waste and scrap of precious metals. Additionally, palladium-based catalysts are classified under heading 3815 rather than Chapter 71, depending on their support structure and intended industrial use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711021 (the code used for palladium powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711021 (the code used for palladium powder) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 711021, not only palladium powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$3.3B 25% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 South Africa $2.1B 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.1B 15% of world exports
World total: $13.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.4B 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 15% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $2.1B 14% of world imports
World total: $15.2B 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. 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 palladium powder
Brazil classifies palladium powder under NCM 7110.21.00: HS 7110.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about palladium powder
What is the HS code for Palladium powder?
The HS code for Palladium powder is 711021 (Metals; palladium, unwrought or in powder form). The HS code for palladium in powder or unwrought form is 7110.21.
How do I classify Palladium powder for customs?
Palladium powder is classified under HS code 711021 — Metals; palladium, unwrought or in powder form. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is palladium scrap classified under 7110.21?
No, palladium scrap and waste are classified under heading 7112, as 7110.21 is for unwrought or powder forms of the metal itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of palladium powder (HS 711021)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711021 (the code used for palladium powder) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $3.3B, 25% of world exports), South Africa ($2.1B) and the United States ($2.1B). World exports came to about $13.5B, 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 palladium powder (HS 711021)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711021 (the code used for palladium powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.4B, 16% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and Switzerland ($2.1B). World imports came to about $15.2B, 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 Palladium powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711021 for Palladium powder 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 palladium powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, palladium powder (HS 711021) is classified under NCM 7110.21.00.