Product classification
HS code for Semi-finished palladium: 7110.29
Metals, palladium, semi-manufactured.
Classification of semi-finished palladium under HS 7110.29
Palladium in its semi-manufactured state is classified under HS code 7110.29. This classification is part of Chapter 71, which governs precious metals and their alloys. The term "semi-manufactured" refers to palladium that has been subjected to mechanical working—such as rolling, drawing, or extruding—to produce standardized shapes like plates, sheets, strips, or wire. This stage of production is intermediate; the metal is no longer in its primary unwrought form (like an ingot or sponge) but has not yet been fabricated into a specific finished article like a catalytic converter component or a piece of jewelry. The classification logic follows the principle that the physical form and the extent of processing dictate the heading. For palladium, 7110.29 captures the material as it moves from the refinery to various industrial sectors, including electronics, dentistry, and chemical manufacturing, where it will undergo further transformation.
- Covers
- Palladium wire used in electrical contacts
- Palladium plates and sheets for industrial use
- Palladium strip for decorative or technical cladding
- Palladium tubes and pipes
- Semi-finished palladium alloys
- Palladium foil for chemical applications
- Also under 7110.29
- Johnson Matthey palladium wire
- Heraeus palladium sheet
- Umicore palladium tubing
- Tanaka Kikinzoku palladium electrodes
Codes often confused with 7110.29
Common mistake. Palladium is frequently misclassified under HS code 7110.21, which is strictly for unwrought palladium or palladium in powder form. Another frequent error involves catalytic converters; while palladium is a key component, the finished catalyst is classified under 3815.12, not 7110.29. Furthermore, palladium jewelry components that are finished articles should be classified under 7113 rather than the semi-finished metal code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711029 (the code used for semi-finished palladium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711029 (the code used for semi-finished palladium) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, 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 711029, not only semi-finished palladium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $672M 26% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $650M 25% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $320M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $405M 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $358M 20% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $182M 10% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 semi-finished palladium
Brazil classifies semi-finished palladium under NCM 7110.29.00: HS 7110.29 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 palladium
What is the HS code for Semi-finished palladium?
The HS code for Semi-finished palladium is 711029 (Metals; palladium, semi-manufactured). The HS code for semi-manufactured palladium is 7110.29.
How do I classify Semi-finished palladium for customs?
Semi-finished palladium is classified under HS code 711029 — Metals; palladium, semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include palladium used in jewelry?
This code includes palladium wire or sheets used to make jewelry, but it does not include finished pieces of jewelry, which are classified under heading 7113.
Which countries are the top exporters of semi-finished palladium (HS 711029)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711029 (the code used for semi-finished palladium) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($672M, 26% of world exports), South Africa ($650M) and Switzerland ($320M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 palladium (HS 711029)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711029 (the code used for semi-finished palladium) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($405M, 23% of world imports), the United States ($358M) and Hong Kong ($182M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 palladium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711029 for Semi-finished palladium 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 palladium in Brazil?
In Brazil, semi-finished palladium (HS 711029) is classified under NCM 7110.29.00.