HS Code for Rhenium scrap

Rhenium scrap is classified under HS code 8112.41. This subheading covers "Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap." The inclusion of waste and scrap in the same subheading as unwrought metal and powders is a common feature in Chapter 81 of the Harmonized System. Waste and scrap are defined as metallic products resulting from the manufacture or mechanical working of metals, or metal goods which are definitely not usable as such because of breakage, cutting-up, wear, or other reasons. For rhenium, this typically includes turnings, shavings, and discarded components from the aerospace or petrochemical industries. The classification is driven by the intent to recover the base metal. Since rhenium is a precious and expensive refractory metal, the recycling of scrap is a significant industrial activity. The HS code ensures that these materials are tracked correctly for trade and environmental regulations, distinguishing them from finished goods or wrought materials.

Products Included

• Rhenium turnings and shavings
• Broken rhenium parts for recycling
• Spent rhenium-bearing catalysts (metal content)
• Rhenium manufacturing waste
• Discarded rhenium alloy scrap

Common Misclassification

Rhenium scrap is sometimes incorrectly classified under 8112.49 if the scrap consists of recognizable wrought articles. However, if the articles are intended only for metal recovery, 8112.41 is the correct code. Another error is using 2620, which covers slag, ash, and residues containing metals. While 2620 is for industrial residues, 8112.41 is specifically for metallic waste and scrap that is clearly identifiable as rhenium metal.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Rhenium scrap?

The HS code for rhenium scrap is 8112.41, which also covers unwrought rhenium and rhenium powders.

Does this code include rhenium alloys?

Yes, provided that rhenium is the predominant metal by weight in the alloy scrap, it remains classified under 8112.41.