Product classification
HS code for Ruthenium powder: 7110.41
Metals, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form.
Classification of ruthenium powder under HS 7110.41
Ruthenium is a rare transition metal belonging to the platinum group. Under the Harmonized System, ruthenium in its primary, unworked forms is classified under heading 7110. Subheading 7110.41 specifically identifies ruthenium, along with iridium and osmium, when presented in powder form or unwrought states. This classification is critical for trade statistics and regulatory compliance, as precious metals are subject to different duty structures than base metals. The "powder" designation refers to particles of which at least 90% by weight pass through a sieve with a mesh aperture of 0.5 mm. The classification is driven by the purity and the physical state of the metal, ensuring that raw materials for industrial catalysts or electronics are distinguished from semi-manufactured goods.
- Covers
- Pure ruthenium powder
- Unwrought ruthenium sponge
- Ruthenium grain
- Iridium powder (shared code)
- Osmium powder (shared code)
- Also under 7110.41
- Johnson Matthey iridium powder
- Heraeus ruthenium ingots
- Umicore osmium sponge
- Tanaka Kikinzoku iridium grain
Codes often confused with 7110.41
Common mistake. Ruthenium powder is sometimes confused with HS code 7110.49, which covers ruthenium in "other" forms such as bars, rods, or wire (semi-manufactured). Another error is using 2843.90, which is for chemical compounds of precious metals or colloidal precious metals. If the product is a pure metal in powder form, 7110.41 is the correct code; if it is a chemical salt like ruthenium chloride, it must be classified in Chapter 28.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711041 (the code used for ruthenium powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711041 (the code used for ruthenium powder) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% 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 711041, not only ruthenium powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $1.1B 32% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $612M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $459M 14% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $804M 23% of world imports
- 2 Japan $689M 20% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $636M 19% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 ruthenium powder
Brazil classifies ruthenium powder under NCM 7110.41.00: HS 7110.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ruthenium powder
What is the HS code for Ruthenium powder?
The HS code for Ruthenium powder is 711041 (Metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form). The HS code for ruthenium powder is 7110.41, which also covers iridium and osmium in powder or unwrought forms.
How do I classify Ruthenium powder for customs?
Ruthenium powder is classified under HS code 711041 — Metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is ruthenium scrap classified under this code?
No, waste and scrap of precious metals are generally classified under HS code 7112, depending on the material composition and source.
Which countries are the top exporters of ruthenium powder (HS 711041)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711041 (the code used for ruthenium powder) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($1.1B, 32% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($612M) and Germany ($459M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 ruthenium powder (HS 711041)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711041 (the code used for ruthenium powder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($804M, 23% of world imports), Japan ($689M) and Hong Kong ($636M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 Ruthenium powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711041 for Ruthenium 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 ruthenium powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, ruthenium powder (HS 711041) is classified under NCM 7110.41.00.