Product classification
HS code for Rhodium bars: 7110.39
Metals, rhodium, semi-manufactured.
Classification of rhodium bars under HS 7110.39
Rhodium bars are classified under HS code 7110.39 because they represent a semi-manufactured form of this precious metal. Chapter 71 of the Harmonized System organizes precious metals based on their chemical identity and their level of processing. Rhodium, being a member of the platinum group, is found under heading 7110. The subheadings further divide the metal into unwrought or in powder form (7110.31) and other (7110.39), which includes semi-manufactured forms. A bar is considered semi-manufactured if it has been cast, rolled, or drawn into a specific shape for further industrial use or as a store of value. This distinguishes it from unwrought rhodium, which typically refers to the metal in its primary, unshaped state following refining, such as ingots or sponges. The distinction is vital for tariff application, as many jurisdictions apply different duty rates to raw materials versus semi-finished goods. Rhodium's high value and industrial utility in catalytic converters and jewelry plating necessitate precise classification to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and precious metal accounting standards.
- Covers
- Rhodium investment bars
- Rhodium rods
- Rhodium wire
- Rhodium plates and sheets
- Rhodium strips for industrial use
- Also under 7110.39
- Johnson Matthey rhodium wire
- Heraeus rhodium sheet
- Umicore rhodium tubing
- Tanaka Kikinzoku rhodium crucibles
Codes often confused with 7110.39
Common mistake. Rhodium bars are often confused with HS code 7110.31, which is reserved for unwrought rhodium or rhodium powder. If the bar is not further worked after simple casting, some customs authorities may argue for 7110.31, but generally, shaped bars for investment or industry fall under 7110.39. Another confusion arises with 7115.90 for other articles of precious metal, though this is usually for finished goods rather than semi-manufactured bars.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711039 (the code used for rhodium bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711039 (the code used for rhodium bars) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 95% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 28% 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 711039, not only rhodium bars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $810M 95% of world exports
- 2 United States $15M 1.8% of world exports
- 3 Poland $8.0M 0.9% of world exports
World total: $855M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $12M 28% of world imports
- 2 South Africa $8.7M 20% of world imports
- 3 United States $7.1M 17% of world imports
World total: $43M 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 rhodium bars
Brazil classifies rhodium bars under NCM 7110.39.00: HS 7110.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rhodium bars
What is the HS code for Rhodium bars?
The HS code for Rhodium bars is 711039 (Metals; rhodium, semi-manufactured). The standard HS code for semi-manufactured rhodium bars is 7110.39.
How do I classify Rhodium bars for customs?
Rhodium bars is classified under HS code 711039 — Metals; rhodium, semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is rhodium powder classified under the same code as bars?
No, rhodium powder is classified under HS code 7110.31, as it is considered an unwrought form of the metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of rhodium bars (HS 711039)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711039 (the code used for rhodium bars) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($810M, 95% of world exports), the United States ($15M) and Poland ($8.0M). World exports came to about $855M, 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 rhodium bars (HS 711039)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711039 (the code used for rhodium bars) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($12M, 28% of world imports), South Africa ($8.7M) and the United States ($7.1M). World imports came to about $43M, 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 Rhodium bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711039 for Rhodium bars 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 rhodium bars in Brazil?
In Brazil, rhodium bars (HS 711039) is classified under NCM 7110.39.00.