Product classification
HS code for Tungsten carbide powder: 3824.30
Metal carbides, non-agglomerated, mixed together or with metallic binders.
Classification of tungsten carbide powder under HS 3824.30
Tungsten carbide powder, when mixed with metallic binders or other metal carbides, is classified under HS code 3824.30. Chapter 38 covers miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3824 is a broad category for chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries not elsewhere specified. Subheading 3824.30 specifically addresses non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders. This classification is distinct from pure, chemically defined tungsten carbide, which would fall under Chapter 28. The inclusion of a binder, such as cobalt or nickel, or the mixing of different carbides (like titanium carbide with tungsten carbide) transforms the product from a pure chemical into a preparation or mixture for industrial use, typically for the production of sintered hard metals. The powder must be non-agglomerated, meaning it has not yet been pressed or heated into a solid form. Once it is sintered into a shape, it moves to Chapters 81 or 82. Proper classification requires a laboratory analysis or a technical data sheet to confirm the presence of binders or multiple carbide types, as this distinguishes the mixture from the pure inorganic compound.
- Covers
- Tungsten carbide powder mixed with cobalt
- Mixed carbide powders (WC-TiC-TaC)
- Ready-to-press carbide grade powders
- Tungsten carbide with nickel binder
- Non-agglomerated carbide mixtures
- Also under 3824.30
- Kennametal Tungsten Carbide
- Sandvik Hyperion Carbide Powders
- H.C. Starck Tungsten Carbide
- Ceratizit Carbide Powders
- Sumitomo Electric Carbide Powders
Codes often confused with 3824.30
Common mistake. Tungsten carbide powder is often misclassified under 2849.90, which is for pure, unmixed tungsten carbide. It is also sometimes confused with 8101.10, which is for pure tungsten metal powder, or 8209.00 if the powder has already been sintered into a solid shape.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382430 (the code used for tungsten carbide powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382430 (the code used for tungsten carbide powder) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 382430, not only tungsten carbide powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $104M 18% of world exports
- 2 Finland $88M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $87M 15% of world exports
World total: $565M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $126M 21% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $55M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $47M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $593M 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 tungsten carbide powder
Brazil classifies tungsten carbide powder under NCM 3824.30.00: HS 3824.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tungsten carbide powder
What is the HS code for Tungsten carbide powder?
The HS code for Tungsten carbide powder is 382430 (Metal carbides, non-agglomerated; mixed together or with metallic binders). The HS code for tungsten carbide powder mixed with binders is 3824.30.
How do I classify Tungsten carbide powder for customs?
Tungsten carbide powder is classified under HS code 382430 — Metal carbides, non-agglomerated; mixed together or with metallic binders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is it not in Chapter 28?
Chapter 28 is for separate chemically defined compounds. Once a binder like cobalt is added, it becomes a preparation classified in Chapter 38.
Which countries are the top exporters of tungsten carbide powder (HS 382430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382430 (the code used for tungsten carbide powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($104M, 18% of world exports), Finland ($88M) and France ($87M). World exports came to about $565M, 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 tungsten carbide powder (HS 382430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382430 (the code used for tungsten carbide powder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($126M, 21% of world imports), Mexico ($55M) and the United States ($47M). World imports came to about $593M, 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 Tungsten carbide powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382430 for Tungsten carbide powder 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 tungsten carbide powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, tungsten carbide powder (HS 382430) is classified under NCM 3824.30.00.