Product classification
HS code for Wrought thallium: 8112.59
Thallium and articles thereof, other than unwrought thallium, powders or waste and scrap.
Classification of wrought thallium under HS 8112.59
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8112.59
- Hamamatsu Photonics (infrared detectors)
- Saint-Gobain Crystals (scintillators)
- Thorlabs (optical components)
- Edmund Optics (specialty lenses)
- Teledyne FLIR (thermal imaging components)
Codes often confused with 8112.59
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811259 (the code used for wrought thallium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811259 (the code used for wrought thallium) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 82% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 95% 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 811259, not only wrought thallium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $158K 82% of world exports
- 2 Togo* ~$15K 7.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $14K 7.1% of world exports
World total: $194K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $4.0M 95% of world imports
- 2 Romania $120K 2.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $50K 1.2% of world imports
World total: $4.2M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 thallium
Brazil classifies wrought thallium under NCM 8112.59.00: HS 8112.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wrought thallium
What is the HS code for Wrought thallium?
The HS code for Wrought thallium is 811259 (Thallium and articles thereof; other than unwrought thallium, powders or waste and scrap). The Harmonized System code for wrought thallium and articles made of thallium is 8112.59.
How do I classify Wrought thallium for customs?
Wrought thallium is classified under HS code 811259 — Thallium and articles thereof; other than unwrought thallium, powders or waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of wrought thallium (HS 811259)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811259 (the code used for wrought thallium) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($158K, 82% of world exports), Togo (about $15K) and Japan ($14K). World exports came to about $194K, 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 thallium (HS 811259)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811259 (the code used for wrought thallium) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($4.0M, 95% of world imports), Romania ($120K) and the United States ($50K). World imports came to about $4.2M, 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 thallium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811259 for Wrought thallium 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 thallium in Brazil?
In Brazil, wrought thallium (HS 811259) is classified under NCM 8112.59.00.