HS Code for Wrought antimony

Wrought antimony is classified under HS code 8110.90 because this subheading specifically covers antimony and articles thereof that have been worked beyond the initial smelting or refining stages. In the context of the Harmonized System, the term "wrought" refers to products that have been subjected to mechanical working such as rolling, drawing, extruding, or forging. This classification distinguishes these semi-manufactured or finished goods from unwrought antimony, which includes raw forms like ingots, blocks, or cakes, as well as powders. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since heading 8110 covers antimony in all forms, and subheading 8110.90 is the residual category for wrought forms and finished articles, it is the correct designation for these materials. The wrought stage implies a higher level of value-add and specific physical properties, such as increased tensile strength or specific dimensions required for industrial applications. This code is also used for articles made of antimony that do not have a more specific heading elsewhere in the nomenclature. It is important to note that for a product to be classified here, the antimony content must predominate by weight over any other single element, unless the alloy is specifically mentioned in another chapter.

Products Included

• Antimony bars and rods produced by extrusion or drawing
• Antimony plates, sheets, and strip of any thickness
• Antimony foil used in specialized industrial applications
• Antimony wire and profiles
• Tubes and pipes made of antimony
• Finished articles made of antimony not specified elsewhere

Common Misclassification

Wrought antimony is frequently confused with HS code 8110.10, which is reserved for unwrought antimony and powders. The distinction lies in the mechanical working; if the metal has been rolled or drawn, it must move to 8110.90. Another common error involves HS code 8110.20, which covers waste and scrap. If an article is broken or clearly intended only for metal recovery, it belongs in 8110.20, but if it is a functional wrought part, it remains in 8110.90. Additionally, antimony compounds like antimony trioxide are classified in Chapter 28 (specifically 2825.80) rather than Chapter 81.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wrought antimony?

The HS code for wrought antimony and articles made of antimony is 8110.90.

How does wrought antimony differ from unwrought antimony in the HS system?

Unwrought antimony (8110.10) refers to primary forms like ingots or blocks, whereas wrought antimony (8110.90) refers to metal that has been shaped by mechanical processes like rolling or drawing into bars, sheets, or wire.