HS Code for Unwrought rhenium

Rhenium in its unwrought form, including powders, waste, and scrap, is classified under HS code 8112.41. Rhenium is a rare transition metal grouped in Chapter 81 with other base metals like beryllium, chromium, and thallium. The classification 8112.41 covers the metal in its initial stages of production or as recovered material. Because rhenium is often traded as a powder or in crude forms for use in high-temperature superalloys for jet engines, this code encompasses both the virgin unwrought metal and the secondary scrap. The unwrought designation implies the material has not been forged, rolled, or drawn into specific shapes. Rhenium is unique in that its powder form is grouped with the unwrought metal and scrap in a single subheading, unlike many other metals where powders have a distinct code. This reflects the specialized nature of the rhenium trade and its primary use as an alloying agent in powder metallurgy.

Products Included

• Rhenium powder
• Unwrought rhenium ingots
• Rhenium waste and scrap
• Rhenium pellets
• Crude rhenium metal blocks

Common Misclassification

Rhenium is sometimes misclassified under 8112.49, which is the code for wrought rhenium and articles made of rhenium. Another error involves confusing rhenium with other rare metals in the same chapter; for instance, thallium is classified under 8112.51. Importers must also ensure that rhenium salts or chemical compounds are not classified here, as those belong in Chapter 28. Because 8112.41 includes scrap, it is also important not to use general scrap codes from other chapters.

FAQ

What is the HS code for rhenium powder?

Rhenium powder is classified under HS code 8112.41, which also covers unwrought rhenium and rhenium scrap.

Is rhenium scrap classified differently than new rhenium?

No, under the current HS structure, rhenium waste and scrap are grouped together with unwrought rhenium under code 8112.41.