HS Code for Rhodium powder

Rhodium powder is classified under HS code 7110.31. Rhodium is a rare, silvery-white, hard, and chemically inert transition metal and a member of the platinum group. Chapter 71 of the Harmonized System covers natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and precious metals. Within this chapter, heading 7110 specifically addresses platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium, and ruthenium. The subheading 7110.31 is designated for rhodium in its primary, unwrought forms or specifically as a powder. The term powder refers to products of which at least 90% by weight passes through a sieve with a mesh aperture of 0.5 mm. This classification is critical because rhodium is often traded in powder form (often called rhodium sponge) for industrial applications, such as the production of catalytic converters or as an alloying agent. The distinction between unwrought and semi-manufactured is the primary factor in choosing between 7110.31 and 7110.39. Unwrought rhodium includes ingots, blocks, and grains, while powder is specifically called out in the .31 subheading. If the rhodium has been worked into sheets, wire, or tubes, it is considered semi-manufactured. Because rhodium is one of the most expensive precious metals, accurate classification is essential for duty calculation and for monitoring the trade of strategic minerals.

Products Included

• Pure rhodium powder
• Rhodium sponge
• Unwrought rhodium grains
• Rhodium metal in primary powder form
• Rhodium flakes

Common Misclassification

Rhodium powder is sometimes confused with semi-manufactured rhodium under 7110.39. It can also be confused with rhodium compounds (like rhodium chloride) which fall under 2843.90. Waste and scrap containing rhodium are classified under 7112.

FAQ

What is the HS code for rhodium powder?

The HS code for rhodium in powder or unwrought form is 7110.31.

Is rhodium-plated jewelry classified here?

No, rhodium-plated jewelry is classified based on the base metal or as precious metal jewelry under 7113.