Product classification
HS code for Rhenium scrap: 8112.41
Rhenium and articles thereof, unwrought, powders, waste and scrap.
Classification of rhenium scrap under HS 8112.41
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.
- Covers
- Rhenium turnings and shavings
- Broken rhenium parts for recycling
- Spent rhenium-bearing catalysts (metal content)
- Rhenium manufacturing waste
- Discarded rhenium alloy scrap
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811241 (the code used for rhenium scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811241 (the code used for rhenium scrap) 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 scrap.
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 scrap
Brazil classifies rhenium scrap 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 scrap
What is the HS code for Rhenium scrap?
The HS code for Rhenium scrap is 811241 (Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap). The HS code for rhenium scrap is 8112.41, which also covers unwrought rhenium and rhenium powders.
How do I classify Rhenium scrap for customs?
Rhenium scrap is classified under HS code 811241 — Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of rhenium scrap (HS 811241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811241 (the code used for rhenium scrap) 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 scrap (HS 811241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811241 (the code used for rhenium scrap) 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 scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811241 for Rhenium 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 rhenium scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, rhenium scrap (HS 811241) is classified under NCM 8112.41.00.