HS Code for Wrought gallium

Wrought gallium is classified under HS code 8112.99. This subheading serves as a residual or "basket" category for several rare metals, including gallium, germanium, indium, niobium, and vanadium, specifically when they are in wrought form or manufactured into articles. The classification is determined by the fact that the gallium has been worked beyond the unwrought stage (such as ingots or powders) but does not constitute waste or scrap. Because gallium has an exceptionally low melting point, wrought forms are less common than in other metals, but when it is shaped into rods, encapsulated in tubes, or used in specific articles, 8112.99 is the appropriate code. This follows the hierarchical structure of Chapter 81, which separates metals by their chemical identity and then by their degree of manufacture. The classification also includes alloys where gallium is the single heaviest component. Accurate classification is vital for these metals due to their high value and strategic importance in the semiconductor and electronics industries.

Products Included

• Gallium rods and bars (often kept at low temperatures)
• Gallium sheets or plates
• Gallium wire and profiles
• Articles made of gallium or gallium-heavy alloys
• Gallium tubes and pipes
• Finished components where gallium is the primary metal

Common Misclassification

Gallium is often misclassified under HS code 8112.92, which covers unwrought gallium, powders, waste, and scrap. Since gallium is often traded in liquid or ingot form, 8112.92 is common, but any mechanical shaping requires 8112.99. Another frequent error is confusing metallic gallium with gallium arsenide or gallium nitride; these are chemical compounds classified in Chapter 28 (specifically 2853.90) or as wafers in Chapter 38, rather than as wrought metals in Chapter 81.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wrought gallium?

The HS code for wrought gallium and articles thereof is 8112.99.

Are gallium alloys included in this HS code?

Yes, alloys where gallium is the predominant metal by weight are classified under 8112.99, provided they are in wrought form.