Product classification
HS code for Rhenium metal: 8112.49
Rhenium and articles thereof, wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap.
Classification of rhenium metal under HS 8112.49
Rhenium metal in its wrought form is classified under HS code 8112.49. This classification is part of Chapter 81, which encompasses "Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof." Heading 8112 specifically covers a group of rare and refractory metals, including rhenium. The subheading 8112.49 is reserved for rhenium articles that are "wrought," meaning they have undergone mechanical working such as rolling, drawing, extruding, or forging after the initial smelting or refining process. This distinguishes them from "unwrought" forms. The classification follows the hierarchical structure of the Harmonized System, where the material composition (rhenium) dictates the heading, and the state of the metal (wrought vs. unwrought) determines the specific subheading. Rhenium is valued for its extremely high melting point and resistance to heat and corrosion, making it a critical component in superalloys for jet engines and other high-temperature applications. When these applications require the metal to be shaped into bars, sheets, or wires, the resulting products are classified here.
- Covers
- Rhenium bars and rods
- Rhenium plates and sheets
- Rhenium foil and strip
- Rhenium wire
- Wrought rhenium tubes and pipes
- Also under 8112.49
- GE Aviation (jet engine components)
- Siemens Energy (gas turbine parts)
- Honeywell UOP (catalyst components)
- Plansee (rhenium products)
- H.C. Starck Solutions (rhenium alloys)
Codes often confused with 8112.49
Common mistake. Rhenium metal is often confused with its unwrought forms classified under 8112.41. The distinction lies in the level of processing; if the metal has been worked into a specific shape like a sheet or rod, it must move from 8112.41 to 8112.49. Additionally, rhenium is sometimes incorrectly associated with platinum group metals in heading 7110 due to its rarity and use in catalysts, but the Harmonized System explicitly places rhenium in Chapter 81 as a base metal.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811249 (the code used for rhenium metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811249 (the code used for rhenium metal) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 93% 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 811249, not only rhenium metal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $9.4M 48% of world exports
- 2 Chile $9.2M 47% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $481K 2.4% of world exports
World total: $20M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $50M 93% of world imports
- 2 Canada $1.2M 2.3% of world imports
- 3 China $505K 0.9% of world imports
World total: $54M 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 rhenium metal
Brazil classifies rhenium metal under NCM 8112.49.00: HS 8112.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rhenium metal
What is the HS code for Rhenium metal?
The HS code for Rhenium metal is 811249 (Rhenium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap). The HS code for wrought rhenium metal is 8112.49, covering articles of rhenium other than powders or unwrought forms.
How do I classify Rhenium metal for customs?
Rhenium metal is classified under HS code 811249 — Rhenium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a wrought rhenium product?
A wrought product is one that has been mechanically worked, such as by rolling or forging, to change its shape or improve its physical properties.
Which countries are the top exporters of rhenium metal (HS 811249)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811249 (the code used for rhenium metal) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($9.4M, 48% of world exports), Chile ($9.2M) and the Netherlands ($481K). World exports came to about $20M, 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 rhenium metal (HS 811249)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811249 (the code used for rhenium metal) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 93% of world imports), Canada ($1.2M) and China ($505K). World imports came to about $54M, 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 Rhenium metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811249 for Rhenium 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 rhenium metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, rhenium metal (HS 811249) is classified under NCM 8112.49.00.