Product classification
HS code for Platinum waste: 7112.92
Waste and scrap of precious metals, of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals.
Classification of platinum waste under HS 7112.92
HS code 7112.92 is designated for the classification of waste and scrap of platinum, including metal clad with platinum. This code is critical for the global recycling and precious metal recovery industry. According to the Harmonized System, waste and scrap consist of items that are no longer usable for their original purpose due to breakage, cutting-up, wear, or other reasons. This category specifically includes industrial waste resulting from the manufacture or working of platinum, such as shavings, dust, and filings. It also encompasses worn-out articles of platinum that are fit only for the recovery of the precious metal. A key exclusion for 7112.92 is sweepings containing other precious metals, which are classified under a different subheading. The primary value of goods in this category lies in their metal content rather than their form or previous function. For customs purposes, the material must be clearly identifiable as scrap intended for smelting or chemical treatment to extract the platinum.
- Covers
- Spent platinum catalysts from industrial processes
- Worn-out platinum laboratory crucibles
- Platinum shavings and filings from jewelry manufacturing
- Scrap platinum-clad base metal parts
- Broken platinum thermocouple wires
- Also under 7112.92
- BASF (catalysts)
- Johnson Matthey (PGM recycling)
- Umicore (recycling)
- automotive scrap yards
- laboratory equipment suppliers
Codes often confused with 7112.92
Common mistake. One common misclassification occurs with HS code 7112.30, which is reserved for ash containing precious metals. While both codes deal with recovery, 7112.92 is for metallic waste and scrap, whereas 7112.30 is for the residues of incineration. Another error involves HS code 2620, which covers slag, ash, and residues from industrial processes; however, if the residue contains precious metals primarily for recovery, Chapter 71 (specifically 7112) takes precedence over Chapter 26.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711292 (the code used for platinum waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711292 (the code used for platinum waste) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% 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 711292, not only platinum waste.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.1B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $864M 16% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $680M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $2.3B 29% of world imports
- 2 Japan $1.3B 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.2B 15% of world imports
World total: $8.0B 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 platinum waste
Brazil classifies platinum waste under NCM 7112.92.00: HS 7112.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about platinum waste
What is the HS code for Platinum waste?
The HS code for Platinum waste is 711292 (Waste and scrap of precious metals; of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals). The HS code for waste and scrap of platinum, including platinum-clad metal, is 7112.92.
How do I classify Platinum waste for customs?
Platinum waste is classified under HS code 711292 — Waste and scrap of precious metals; of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can functional platinum items be classified as waste?
No, if an item is still functional or can be repaired for its original use, it cannot be classified as waste or scrap under 7112.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of platinum waste (HS 711292)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711292 (the code used for platinum waste) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($864M) and the United Kingdom ($680M). World exports came to about $5.5B, 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 platinum waste (HS 711292)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711292 (the code used for platinum waste) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.3B, 29% of world imports), Japan ($1.3B) and the United States ($1.2B). World imports came to about $8.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Platinum waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711292 for Platinum waste 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 platinum waste in Brazil?
In Brazil, platinum waste (HS 711292) is classified under NCM 7112.92.00.