Product classification
HS code for Rhenium powder: 8112.41
Rhenium and articles thereof, unwrought, powders, waste and scrap.
Classification of rhenium powder under HS 8112.41
Rhenium powder is classified under HS code 8112.41. This code is situated within Chapter 81, which deals with various base metals not covered in previous chapters. Heading 8112 is the specific category for rhenium, along with other metals like beryllium and chromium. Subheading 8112.41 is specifically designated for "unwrought" forms of rhenium, which explicitly includes powders, as well as waste and scrap. In the context of the Harmonized System, "unwrought" refers to metal in its primary form, such as ingots, blocks, or powders, which have not yet been worked into specific shapes like plates or rods. Rhenium powder is often produced through the reduction of ammonium perrhenate and serves as a primary raw material for powder metallurgy. The classification is straightforward based on the physical state of the metal. Because the powder has not been sintered into a wrought shape or further manufactured into a finished article, it remains in the 8112.41 category.
- Covers
- Pure rhenium powder
- Rhenium metal granules
- Sintered rhenium blocks (unwrought)
- Rhenium pellets
- Amorphous rhenium powder
- Also under 8112.41
- Rhenium Alloys' rhenium powder
- Molymet's rhenium products
- specialized metal recyclers handling superalloy scrap
Codes often confused with 8112.41
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs when rhenium powder is placed under 8112.49, which is reserved for wrought articles. Another potential error is classifying it under 3824 as a chemical mixture. While rhenium powder is used in chemical processes, as a pure metal powder, it is specifically provided for in Chapter 81. Furthermore, it should not be confused with rhenium salts or compounds, which are classified in Chapter 28 (e.g., 2841.90 for perrhenates).
Top exporters and importers of HS 811241 (the code used for rhenium powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811241 (the code used for rhenium powder) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% 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 811241, not only rhenium powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $50M 60% of world exports
- 2 Canada $13M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $11M 13% of world exports
World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 41% of world imports
- 2 Germany $9.5M 19% of world imports
- 3 Austria $6.1M 13% of world imports
World total: $49M 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 powder
Brazil classifies rhenium powder under NCM 8112.41.00: HS 8112.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rhenium powder
What is the HS code for Rhenium powder?
The HS code for Rhenium powder is 811241 (Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap). The HS code for rhenium powder is 8112.41, which includes unwrought rhenium, powders, and waste.
How do I classify Rhenium powder for customs?
Rhenium powder is classified under HS code 811241 — Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is rhenium powder considered a hazardous material for shipping?
While the HS code 8112.41 defines its trade classification, its safety status depends on particle size; very fine metal powders can be flammable and may require specific UN numbers for transport.
Which countries are the top exporters of rhenium powder (HS 811241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811241 (the code used for rhenium powder) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($50M, 60% of world exports), Canada ($13M) and Germany ($11M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 powder (HS 811241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811241 (the code used for rhenium powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 41% of world imports), Germany ($9.5M) and Austria ($6.1M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811241 for Rhenium 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 rhenium powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, rhenium powder (HS 811241) is classified under NCM 8112.41.00.