HS Code for Wrought beryllium

Wrought beryllium is assigned to HS code 8112.19. This code is designated for beryllium and articles made of beryllium that have been mechanically worked. The term "wrought" implies that the metal has been transformed from its raw, unwrought state into specific shapes like bars, rods, or sheets through processes such as rolling, extrusion, or forging. According to the Chapter 81 notes of the Harmonized System, base metals and their articles are classified based on their processing stage. Subheading 8112.19 specifically excludes powders, waste, and scrap, which are classified elsewhere, ensuring that only semi-finished and finished beryllium products are captured here. This classification is essential for tracking the trade of high-performance materials used in aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. Because beryllium is a specialty metal with unique properties, the HS system provides specific subheadings to distinguish it from more common base metals. The classification also covers alloys of beryllium, provided that beryllium is the predominant metal by weight and the alloy is not specifically covered by another chapter, such as copper-beryllium master alloys.

Products Included

• Beryllium rods and bars used in structural applications
• Beryllium sheets and plates for aerospace components
• Beryllium foil used in X-ray equipment windows
• Beryllium wire and profiles
• Beryllium tubes and pipes
• Machined articles and finished parts made of beryllium

Common Misclassification

Beryllium is often misclassified under HS code 8112.12, which covers unwrought beryllium and beryllium powders. If the material has been shaped into a bar or sheet, it is no longer unwrought. Another common mistake is using HS code 8112.13, which is strictly for waste and scrap. Furthermore, copper-beryllium alloys are often incorrectly placed here; if copper predominates by weight, the material should be classified under Chapter 74 (typically 7403.29 or 7407), as beryllium is then considered an alloying element rather than the base metal.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wrought beryllium?

The HS code for wrought beryllium and articles thereof is 8112.19.

Are beryllium powders classified as wrought beryllium?

No, beryllium powders are classified under HS code 8112.12 as they are considered a primary or unwrought form of the metal.