Product classification
HS code for Wrought indium: 8112.99
Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium, articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders.
Classification of wrought indium under HS 8112.99
Wrought indium is classified under HS code 8112.99, a category it shares with other wrought specialty metals like gallium and germanium. Indium is a post-transition metal known for its extreme softness and malleability, often used in high-tech applications including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and lead-free solders. The classification logic within Heading 8112 distinguishes between the raw, unwrought metal (8112.92) and the processed, wrought versions (8112.99). Wrought indium includes the metal in forms such as foil, ribbon, wire, and sheets, which have been produced through mechanical processes like rolling or extrusion. According to the Harmonized System's Section XV notes, "wrought" products are those that have been worked after their initial casting to achieve specific dimensions or mechanical characteristics. This subheading also encompasses articles made of indium that are not specifically described by other headings. Because indium is frequently used in thin-film applications, such as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) coatings, it is vital to distinguish between the wrought metal and its chemical compounds. Chemical compounds of indium are classified in Chapter 28, while the wrought metal and its physical articles fall under 8112.99. Proper classification is necessary for regulatory compliance, especially given indium's status as a critical raw material in the global electronics supply chain.
- Covers
- Indium foil and ribbon
- Indium wire and rods
- Indium sheets and plates
- Indium preforms for soldering
- Articles made of indium
- Indium tubes and pipes
- 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. Indium is often misclassified under 8112.92, which covers unwrought indium and powders. Additionally, because indium is often used in alloys, it may be confused with HS code 8001 (tin alloys) if the tin content is predominant. However, if the metal is commercially pure indium or an indium-based alloy where indium predominates by weight over any other single element, it remains in 8112.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811299 (the code used for wrought indium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811299 (the code used for wrought indium) 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 indium.
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 indium
Brazil classifies wrought indium 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 indium
What is the HS code for Wrought indium?
The HS code for Wrought indium 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 indium and articles thereof is 8112.99.
How do I classify Wrought indium for customs?
Wrought indium 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 indium sputtering targets classified here?
Yes, if the sputtering target is composed of wrought indium metal, it is classified under 8112.99. If it is Indium Tin Oxide (a ceramic/oxide), it may be classified in Chapter 28 or 38.
Which countries are the top exporters of wrought indium (HS 811299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811299 (the code used for wrought indium) 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 indium (HS 811299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811299 (the code used for wrought indium) 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 indium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811299 for Wrought indium 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 indium in Brazil?
In Brazil, wrought indium (HS 811299) is classified under NCM 8112.99.00.