Product classification
HS code for Palladium scrap: 7112.99
Waste and scrap of precious metals, waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds.
Classification of palladium scrap under HS 7112.99
Palladium scrap is classified under HS code 7112.99. This classification is part of Chapter 71, which covers precious metals and their waste. Heading 7112 is specifically designed for waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, and other waste and scrap containing precious metal or precious metal compounds, primarily used for the recovery of the precious metal. The subheading 7112.99 is the residual category for "other" precious metals, excluding gold (7112.91) and platinum (7112.92). To be classified under this code, the material must be in a state that is no longer fit for its original purpose due to breakage, wear, or cutting. This includes industrial waste from the manufacture of palladium products and obsolete palladium-bearing components. The classification is essential for the recycling industry, as it allows for the movement of metal-bearing waste across borders for refining and recovery purposes. Under GRI 1, the classification is determined by the material's status as waste or scrap intended for metal recovery.
- Covers
- Worn-out palladium industrial crucibles
- Palladium jewelry scrap and broken pieces
- Palladium filings and turnings from manufacturing
- Electronic components where palladium recovery is the primary value
- Obsolete palladium-coated electrodes
- Also under 7112.99
- Eastman Kodak (silver recovery)
- dental clinics
- electronics manufacturers
- chemical plants
- photographic processing labs
Codes often confused with 7112.99
Common mistake. A common error is classifying palladium scrap under HS code 7112.30, which is specifically for ash containing precious metal. 7112.99 is for solid waste and scrap. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8548.10 (waste and scrap of primary cells/batteries) or 8549 (electrical and electronic waste). If the scrap is being traded specifically for its palladium content recovery, 7112.99 is generally preferred by customs authorities over general electronic waste codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711299 (the code used for palladium scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711299 (the code used for palladium scrap) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 32% 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 711299, not only palladium scrap.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $3.1B 28% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 21% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $972M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $11.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.9B 32% of world imports
- 2 Italy $2.2B 18% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $1.3B 11% of world imports
World total: $12.3B 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 palladium scrap
Brazil classifies palladium scrap under NCM 7112.99.00: HS 7112.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about palladium scrap
What is the HS code for Palladium scrap?
The HS code for Palladium scrap is 711299 (Waste and scrap of precious metals; waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds). The HS code for palladium waste and scrap is 7112.99.
How do I classify Palladium scrap for customs?
Palladium scrap is classified under HS code 711299 — Waste and scrap of precious metals; waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include spent palladium catalysts?
Yes, spent catalysts intended for the recovery of palladium are typically classified under heading 7112, specifically 7112.99, rather than the catalyst code in Chapter 38.
Which countries are the top exporters of palladium scrap (HS 711299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711299 (the code used for palladium scrap) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.1B, 28% of world exports), Germany ($2.3B) and Belgium ($972M). World exports came to about $11.0B, 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 scrap (HS 711299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711299 (the code used for palladium scrap) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.9B, 32% of world imports), Italy ($2.2B) and South Korea ($1.3B). World imports came to about $12.3B, 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 scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711299 for Palladium 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 palladium scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, palladium scrap (HS 711299) is classified under NCM 7112.99.00.