Product classification
HS code for Wrought cadmium: 8112.69
Cadmium, other than waste and scrap.
Classification of wrought cadmium under HS 8112.69
Wrought cadmium is classified under HS code 8112.69, a specific designation within Chapter 81 of the Harmonized System, which covers "Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof." The classification of base metals is strictly hierarchical, distinguishing between unwrought forms, waste and scrap, and wrought forms. Unwrought cadmium, which includes primary forms like ingots, blocks, or powders resulting from the initial smelting or refining process, is classified under 8112.61. In contrast, wrought cadmium refers to metal that has undergone mechanical working after its initial production. This includes processes such as hot or cold rolling, extrusion, drawing, or forging, which transform the metal into specific shapes like bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, and foil. According to the Section XV notes, wrought products are those which have been worked to change their cross-sectional shape or to improve their physical properties. HS code 8112.69 is the residual category for cadmium that is not unwrought and is not waste or scrap, thereby including all semi-finished wrought forms and finished articles made of cadmium. This classification is essential for tracking the trade of this heavy metal, which is often used in batteries, coatings, and stabilizers. Accurate classification under 8112.69 requires verification that the product has indeed been worked beyond the unwrought stage and does not fall under the definition of waste or scrap.
- Covers
- Cadmium bars and rods
- Cadmium profiles and wire
- Cadmium plates, sheets, and strip
- Cadmium foil
- Finished articles made of cadmium
- Cadmium tubes and pipes
- Also under 8112.69
- Saft (NiCd batteries)
- First Solar (CdTe solar panels)
- Materion (specialty cadmium alloys)
- Umicore (cadmium compounds)
- Alfa Aesar (high-purity cadmium)
Codes often confused with 8112.69
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8112.61, which is reserved for unwrought cadmium and powders. Importers often fail to distinguish between a cast ingot (8112.61) and a rolled bar (8112.69). Additionally, cadmium waste and scrap are also under 8112.61, so any material intended for recycling must be carefully distinguished from wrought articles classified under 8112.69.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811269 (the code used for wrought cadmium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811269 (the code used for wrought cadmium) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 58% 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 811269, not only wrought cadmium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $14M 23% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $7.7M 12% of world exports
- 3 Canada $7.3M 12% of world exports
World total: $62M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $41M 58% of world imports
- 2 China $5.9M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 France $4.7M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $70M 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 wrought cadmium
Brazil classifies wrought cadmium under NCM 8112.69.00: HS 8112.69 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wrought cadmium
What is the HS code for Wrought cadmium?
The HS code for Wrought cadmium is 811269 (Cadmium; other than waste and scrap). The HS code for wrought cadmium and articles of cadmium is 8112.69.
How do I classify Wrought cadmium for customs?
Wrought cadmium is classified under HS code 811269 — Cadmium; other than waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cadmium batteries classified under this code?
No, finished electrical batteries containing cadmium, such as Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) batteries, are classified under heading 8507.
Which countries are the top exporters of wrought cadmium (HS 811269)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811269 (the code used for wrought cadmium) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($14M, 23% of world exports), Belgium ($7.7M) and Canada ($7.3M). World exports came to about $62M, 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 wrought cadmium (HS 811269)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811269 (the code used for wrought cadmium) in UN Comtrade data were India ($41M, 58% of world imports), China ($5.9M) and France ($4.7M). World imports came to about $70M, 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 Wrought cadmium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811269 for Wrought cadmium 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 wrought cadmium in Brazil?
In Brazil, wrought cadmium (HS 811269) is classified under NCM 8112.69.00.