Product classification
HS code for Wrought rhenium: 8112.49
Rhenium and articles thereof, wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap.
Classification of wrought rhenium under HS 8112.49
Wrought rhenium and articles thereof are classified under HS code 8112.49. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and GRI 6. Chapter 81 of the Harmonized System covers "Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof." Within this chapter, heading 8112 is reserved for a specific group of metals including beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium, and thallium. The classification logic distinguishes between the physical states of the metal. Subheading 8112.41 is designated for unwrought rhenium, including powders and waste or scrap. In contrast, 8112.49 is the specific code for rhenium that has been "wrought." In metallurgical terms, wrought products are those that have been subjected to mechanical working such as rolling, drawing, extruding, or forging. This process alters the grain structure and physical properties of the metal, making it suitable for industrial applications. Therefore, any rhenium that has been shaped into semi-finished or finished forms like bars, rods, or sheets falls under this specific code.
- Covers
- Wrought rhenium bars and rods
- Rhenium profiles and wire
- Rhenium plates, sheets, and strip
- Rhenium foil
- Finished articles made entirely of rhenium
- Also under 8112.49
- GE Aviation (jet engine components)
- Siemens Energy (gas turbine parts)
- Honeywell UOP (catalyst components)
- Plansee (rhenium products)
- H.C. Starck Solutions (rhenium alloys)
Codes often confused with 8112.49
Common mistake. Wrought rhenium is frequently confused with unwrought rhenium classified under HS code 8112.41. The distinction lies in the level of processing; 8112.41 is for raw ingots or powders, while 8112.49 requires mechanical working. Additionally, rhenium ores and concentrates are classified under 2620.99, which covers other ores and concentrates not elsewhere specified. Importers must also distinguish rhenium from other refractory metals like molybdenum (Chapter 81) or tungsten (Chapter 81), which have their own specific headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811249 (the code used for wrought rhenium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811249 (the code used for wrought rhenium) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 93% 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 811249, not only wrought rhenium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $9.4M 48% of world exports
- 2 Chile $9.2M 47% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $481K 2.4% of world exports
World total: $20M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $50M 93% of world imports
- 2 Canada $1.2M 2.3% of world imports
- 3 China $505K 0.9% of world imports
World total: $54M 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 rhenium
Brazil classifies wrought rhenium under NCM 8112.49.00: HS 8112.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wrought rhenium
What is the HS code for Wrought rhenium?
The HS code for Wrought rhenium is 811249 (Rhenium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap). The HS code for wrought rhenium and articles thereof is 8112.49.
How do I classify Wrought rhenium for customs?
Wrought rhenium is classified under HS code 811249 — Rhenium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between wrought and unwrought rhenium in the HS system?
Unwrought rhenium (8112.41) refers to the metal in its primary form, such as powders, ingots, or scrap. Wrought rhenium (8112.49) refers to metal that has been mechanically worked into shapes like rods, wires, or sheets.
Which countries are the top exporters of wrought rhenium (HS 811249)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811249 (the code used for wrought rhenium) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($9.4M, 48% of world exports), Chile ($9.2M) and the Netherlands ($481K). World exports came to about $20M, 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 rhenium (HS 811249)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811249 (the code used for wrought rhenium) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 93% of world imports), Canada ($1.2M) and China ($505K). World imports came to about $54M, 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 rhenium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811249 for Wrought rhenium 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 rhenium in Brazil?
In Brazil, wrought rhenium (HS 811249) is classified under NCM 8112.49.00.