Product classification
HS code for Scrap beryllium: 8112.13
Beryllium, waste and scrap.
Classification of scrap beryllium under HS 8112.13
Beryllium waste and scrap are classified under HS code 8112.13. This classification is governed by Chapter 81, which covers "Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof." Beryllium is a specialized metal often used in aerospace and defense, and its scrap is strictly categorized to distinguish it from unwrought forms or ores. According to Section XV Note 8(a), waste and scrap consist of metallic waste and scrap from the manufacture or mechanical working of metals, and metal goods definitely not usable as such because of breakage, cutting-up, wear, or other reasons. For beryllium, this often includes high-purity residues from precision machining. The classification ensures that the material is treated as a secondary raw material intended for recycling or chemical processing rather than a finished product or a primary raw material like ore. The use of subheading 8112.13 specifically identifies beryllium within the broader 8112 heading, which includes several other rare or specialty metals. Proper classification is essential because beryllium is both high-value and toxic, requiring specific handling and documentation during international transit. The Harmonized System requires that for an alloy to be classified here, beryllium must predominate by weight over any other single metal, following the rules set out in Section XV Note 5.
- Covers
- Beryllium metal shavings and clippings from aerospace component manufacturing
- Discarded beryllium windows used in X-ray equipment
- Broken or worn-out beryllium master alloys where beryllium is the primary metal
- Rejected beryllium structural parts from satellite manufacturing
- Spent beryllium targets used in physical vapor deposition
- Also under 8112.13
- Materion's beryllium recycling services
- specialized metal recyclers handling aerospace scrap
Codes often confused with 8112.13
Common mistake. Beryllium scrap is often misclassified under HS code 8112.12, which is reserved for unwrought beryllium. The distinction lies in whether the material is a primary product or a byproduct/end-of-life item. Furthermore, beryllium ores and concentrates are classified under 2617.90. A significant area of confusion involves beryllium copper alloys. If the alloy contains more copper by weight than beryllium, it must be classified as copper scrap under 7404.00, following the rules of Section XV Note 5 regarding the classification of alloys.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811213 (the code used for scrap beryllium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811213 (the code used for scrap beryllium) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 94% 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 811213, not only scrap beryllium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $357K 62% of world exports
- 2 Israel $75K 13% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $41K 7.2% of world exports
World total: $571K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $357K 94% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$9K 2.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $8K 2.0% of world imports
World total: $379K 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 scrap beryllium
Brazil classifies scrap beryllium under NCM 8112.13.00: HS 8112.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scrap beryllium
What is the HS code for Scrap beryllium?
The HS code for Scrap beryllium is 811213 (Beryllium; waste and scrap). The HS code for scrap beryllium is 8112.13.
How do I classify Scrap beryllium for customs?
Scrap beryllium is classified under HS code 811213 — Beryllium; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include beryllium oxide?
No, beryllium oxide is a chemical compound classified under HS code 2825.90, not as a metallic scrap.
Which countries are the top exporters of scrap beryllium (HS 811213)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811213 (the code used for scrap beryllium) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($357K, 62% of world exports), Israel ($75K) and Switzerland ($41K). World exports came to about $571K, 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 scrap beryllium (HS 811213)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811213 (the code used for scrap beryllium) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($357K, 94% of world imports), Vietnam (about $9K) and France ($8K). World imports came to about $379K, 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 Scrap beryllium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811213 for Scrap beryllium 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 scrap beryllium in Brazil?
In Brazil, scrap beryllium (HS 811213) is classified under NCM 8112.13.00.