Product classification
HS code for Unwrought rhenium: 8112.41
Rhenium and articles thereof, unwrought, powders, waste and scrap.
Classification of unwrought rhenium under HS 8112.41
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.
- Covers
- Rhenium powder
- Unwrought rhenium ingots
- Rhenium waste and scrap
- Rhenium pellets
- Crude rhenium metal blocks
- Also under 8112.41
- Rhenium Alloys' rhenium powder
- Molymet's rhenium products
- specialized metal recyclers handling superalloy scrap
Codes often confused with 8112.41
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811241 (the code used for unwrought rhenium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811241 (the code used for unwrought rhenium) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% 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 811241, not only unwrought rhenium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $50M 60% of world exports
- 2 Canada $13M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $11M 13% of world exports
World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 41% of world imports
- 2 Germany $9.5M 19% of world imports
- 3 Austria $6.1M 13% of world imports
World total: $49M 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 unwrought rhenium
Brazil classifies unwrought rhenium under NCM 8112.41.00: HS 8112.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about unwrought rhenium
What is the HS code for Unwrought rhenium?
The HS code for Unwrought rhenium is 811241 (Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap).
How do I classify Unwrought rhenium for customs?
Unwrought rhenium is classified under HS code 811241 — Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of unwrought rhenium (HS 811241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811241 (the code used for unwrought rhenium) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($50M, 60% of world exports), Canada ($13M) and Germany ($11M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 unwrought rhenium (HS 811241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811241 (the code used for unwrought rhenium) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 41% of world imports), Germany ($9.5M) and Austria ($6.1M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 Unwrought rhenium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811241 for Unwrought rhenium 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 unwrought rhenium in Brazil?
In Brazil, unwrought rhenium (HS 811241) is classified under NCM 8112.41.00.