Product classification
HS code for Semi-finished platinum: 7110.19
Metals, platinum, semi-manufactured.
Classification of semi-finished platinum under HS 7110.19
Semi-finished platinum is classified under HS code 7110.19. This classification is determined by the Harmonized System's hierarchical structure for precious metals, where platinum is first identified by its chemical purity and then by its stage of manufacture. Semi-manufactured platinum includes forms that have been mechanically worked beyond the point of casting or sintering. This includes platinum that has been rolled into sheets, drawn into wire, or extruded into tubes. According to the Chapter 71 notes, these products must not have reached the stage of being identifiable as finished articles. The classification 7110.19 is essential for distinguishing high-value industrial feedstock from raw bullion (unwrought) and from finished jewelry or laboratory equipment. It also covers platinum alloys where platinum is the heaviest precious metal component, provided the material remains in a semi-worked state.
- Covers
- Platinum wire for thermocouples or laboratory use
- Platinum sheets and plates of various thicknesses
- Platinum rods, profiles, and sections
- Platinum tubes, pipes, and hollow bars
- Platinum foil and strip
- Semi-finished platinum mesh or gauze (if not a finished article)
- Also under 7110.19
- Johnson Matthey platinum wire
- Heraeus platinum sheet
- Umicore platinum tubing
- Tanaka Kikinzoku platinum electrodes
Codes often confused with 7110.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 7110.11, which covers unwrought platinum or platinum in powder form. Many traders fail to distinguish between a cast bar (unwrought) and a rolled bar (semi-manufactured). Additionally, platinum waste and scrap are sometimes incorrectly classified here instead of under 7112. Finished laboratory apparatus, such as platinum crucibles, should be classified under 7115.90 rather than 7110.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711019 (the code used for semi-finished platinum), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711019 (the code used for semi-finished platinum) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 29% 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 711019, not only semi-finished platinum.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $2.9B 30% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $2.1B 22% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $766M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $9.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $2.2B 29% of world imports
- 2 India $1.7B 22% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.2B 15% of world imports
World total: $7.8B 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 codes for semi-finished platinum
Brazil splits HS 7110.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7110.19.10Platinum bars, wire and solid-section profiles
- 7110.19.90Other semi-manufactured platinum
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about semi-finished platinum
What is the HS code for Semi-finished platinum?
The HS code for Semi-finished platinum is 711019 (Metals; platinum, semi-manufactured). The HS code for semi-manufactured platinum is 7110.19.
How do I classify Semi-finished platinum for customs?
Semi-finished platinum is classified under HS code 711019 — Metals; platinum, semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines platinum as "semi-manufactured"?
Platinum is considered semi-manufactured when it has been worked by processes like rolling, drawing, or forging into shapes like wire, sheets, or tubes, but is not yet a finished product.
Which countries are the top exporters of semi-finished platinum (HS 711019)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711019 (the code used for semi-finished platinum) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($2.9B, 30% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($2.1B) and Thailand ($766M). World exports came to about $9.5B, 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 platinum (HS 711019)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711019 (the code used for semi-finished platinum) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($2.2B, 29% of world imports), India ($1.7B) and the United States ($1.2B). World imports came to about $7.8B, 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 platinum the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711019 for Semi-finished platinum 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 platinum in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 711019 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for semi-finished platinum depends on the product's details: 7110.19.10 (Platinum bars, wire and solid-section profiles), 7110.19.90 (Other semi-manufactured platinum).