Product classification
HS code for Wrought gallium: 8112.99
Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium, articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders.
Classification of wrought gallium under HS 8112.99
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8112.99
- Sumitomo Electric GaN substrates
- Umicore Germanium optics
- Indium Corporation ITO sputtering targets
- JFE Steel Niobium alloys (as articles)
- VSMPO-AVISMA Vanadium alloys (as articles)
- IQE Gallium Arsenide wafers
Codes often confused with 8112.99
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811299 (the code used for wrought gallium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811299 (the code used for wrought gallium) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 20% 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 811299, not only wrought gallium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $186M 27% of world exports
- 2 United States $169M 24% of world exports
- 3 China $145M 21% of world exports
World total: $699M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $91M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $69M 15% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $59M 13% of world imports
World total: $464M 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 gallium
Brazil classifies wrought gallium under NCM 8112.99.00: HS 8112.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wrought gallium
What is the HS code for Wrought gallium?
The HS code for Wrought gallium is 811299 (Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders). The HS code for wrought gallium and articles thereof is 8112.99.
How do I classify Wrought gallium for customs?
Wrought gallium is classified under HS code 811299 — Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of wrought gallium (HS 811299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811299 (the code used for wrought gallium) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($186M, 27% of world exports), the United States ($169M) and China ($145M). World exports came to about $699M, 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 gallium (HS 811299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811299 (the code used for wrought gallium) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($91M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($69M) and Singapore ($59M). World imports came to about $464M, 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 gallium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811299 for Wrought gallium 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 gallium in Brazil?
In Brazil, wrought gallium (HS 811299) is classified under NCM 8112.99.00.