HS Code for Semi-finished osmium

Semi-finished osmium is classified under HS code 7110.49, which pertains to iridium, osmium, and ruthenium in semi-manufactured forms. Osmium is a member of the platinum group metals (PGM) and is known for its extreme density and hardness. The classification under 7110.49 is determined by the physical state of the metal; it must have undergone some level of processing beyond the unwrought or powder stage but not yet reached the status of a finished article. This includes metallurgical processes such as rolling, drawing, or extruding into specific shapes. 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 targets platinum and other platinum group metals, with subheading 7110.49 covering the semi-manufactured forms of the less common PGMs like osmium.

Products Included

• Osmium bars and rods (semi-finished)
• Osmium wire and profiles
• Osmium sheets and strips
• Osmium tubes and pipes for industrial use
• Semi-manufactured osmium alloys in various shapes

Common Misclassification

Semi-finished osmium is most commonly misclassified under HS code 7110.41. Code 7110.41 is reserved for osmium in its unwrought form or in powder form. The distinction is critical: if the metal has been shaped into a bar, wire, or sheet, it must move from 7110.41 to 7110.49. Another area of confusion is HS code 7115, which covers other articles of precious metal. If the osmium has been fabricated into a specific finished component (like a specialized laboratory instrument tip), it may fall under 7115 rather than the semi-manufactured category of 7110.49.

FAQ

What is the HS code for semi-finished osmium?

The HS code for semi-finished or semi-manufactured osmium is 7110.49.

What qualifies as semi-manufactured for osmium?

Semi-manufactured refers to metal that has been worked into shapes like rods, wires, or sheets through mechanical processes but is not yet a final consumer or industrial product.