HS Code for Wrought thallium

Wrought thallium and articles thereof are classified under HS code 8112.59. This classification is part of the broader category for beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium, and thallium. The specific subheading 8112.59 is reserved for thallium that has undergone mechanical working beyond its initial refined state. While unwrought thallium, such as ingots or powders, falls under 8112.51, any thallium that has been rolled, extruded, drawn, forged, or otherwise shaped into semi-finished or finished products is categorized here. This includes items where thallium is the constituent metal of highest value or weight, provided it is not an alloy specifically classified elsewhere. The classification ensures that processed industrial materials are distinguished from raw metallurgical inputs, reflecting the added value and specific industrial applications of wrought forms.

Products Included

• Thallium bars and rods produced by rolling or forging
• Thallium wire and profiles used in specialized electronics
• Thallium plates, sheets, and strips of various thicknesses
• Thallium foil used in radiation detection equipment
• Thallium tubes, pipes, and hollow bars
• Finished articles manufactured from thallium not specified elsewhere

Common Misclassification

A frequent error in classification involves confusing wrought thallium (8112.59) with unwrought thallium, powders, or waste and scrap, which are correctly classified under HS code 8112.51. The distinction lies in the "worked" nature of the metal; if an ingot has been even slightly rolled into a rough bar, it may transition to 8112.59. Another common mistake is classifying thallium compounds under this code. Chemical compounds of thallium, such as thallium sulfate or thallium iodide, belong in Chapter 28. Furthermore, if thallium is part of an alloy where another metal like lead predominates, the product might be classified under Chapter 78 (Lead) rather than Chapter 81.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wrought thallium?

The Harmonized System code for wrought thallium and articles made of thallium is 8112.59.

How does the HS code distinguish between wrought and unwrought thallium?

Unwrought thallium (HS 8112.51) refers to the metal in its primary forms like ingots, blocks, or powders. Wrought thallium (HS 8112.59) refers to metal that has been further processed into shapes like wire, sheets, or rods through mechanical means like rolling or drawing.