Product classification
HS code for Semi-finished iridium: 7110.49
Metals, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured.
Classification of semi-finished iridium under HS 7110.49
Semi-finished iridium is classified under HS code 7110.49. This classification falls within the group of platinum-group metals (PGM), which includes iridium, osmium, and ruthenium. The designation "semi-manufactured" is applied when the metal has been processed into specific shapes such as wire, sheets, or tubes through mechanical means like rolling or drawing. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) for the Harmonized System, iridium must be classified based on its degree of manufacture. Since iridium is exceptionally hard and brittle, its semi-manufactured forms are often the result of specialized metallurgical techniques. The code 7110.49 is used to distinguish these intermediate industrial materials from both the raw powder or sponge forms and the final finished articles like laboratory crucibles or specialized electrical contacts. It ensures that the value added through shaping is accounted for in trade statistics and tariff applications.
- Covers
- Iridium wire for high-temperature applications
- Iridium sheets and foil for industrial lining
- Iridium rods and profiles
- Iridium tubes and pipes
- Semi-finished iridium alloys where iridium is the primary PGM
- Iridium strips for spark plug electrodes
- Also under 7110.49
- Johnson Matthey iridium wire
- Heraeus ruthenium sheet
- Umicore iridium crucibles
- Tanaka Kikinzoku ruthenium contacts
Codes often confused with 7110.49
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 7110.41, which covers iridium in unwrought or powder forms. Importers often confuse iridium sponge or powder with semi-finished products. Additionally, finished industrial components made of iridium are sometimes incorrectly placed in 7110.49 instead of 7115.90, which covers other articles of precious metal. It is vital to determine if the item is a simple shape (semi-finished) or a complex, finished part.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711049 (the code used for semi-finished iridium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711049 (the code used for semi-finished iridium) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 34% 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 711049, not only semi-finished iridium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $319M 36% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $212M 24% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$82M 9.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $876M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $164M 34% of world imports
- 2 China $114M 24% of world imports
- 3 United States $57M 12% of world imports
World total: $475M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 semi-finished iridium
Brazil classifies semi-finished iridium under NCM 7110.49.00: HS 7110.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about semi-finished iridium
What is the HS code for Semi-finished iridium?
The HS code for Semi-finished iridium is 711049 (Metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured). The HS code for semi-finished iridium, osmium, and ruthenium is 7110.49.
How do I classify Semi-finished iridium for customs?
Semi-finished iridium is classified under HS code 711049 — Metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are osmium and ruthenium included in the same HS code as iridium?
Yes, under the Harmonized System, semi-manufactured iridium, osmium, and ruthenium are all grouped together under the single subheading 7110.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of semi-finished iridium (HS 711049)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711049 (the code used for semi-finished iridium) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($319M, 36% of world exports), South Africa ($212M) and Taiwan (about $82M). World exports came to about $876M, 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 semi-finished iridium (HS 711049)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711049 (the code used for semi-finished iridium) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($164M, 34% of world imports), China ($114M) and the United States ($57M). World imports came to about $475M, 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 Semi-finished iridium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711049 for Semi-finished iridium 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 semi-finished iridium in Brazil?
In Brazil, semi-finished iridium (HS 711049) is classified under NCM 7110.49.00.