Product classification
HS code for Yttrium: 2805.30
Earth-metals, rare, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed.
Classification of yttrium under HS 2805.30
Yttrium is classified under HS code 2805.30, which covers rare-earth metals, scandium, and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed. This classification is part of Chapter 28, which encompasses inorganic chemicals and precious or rare-earth metals. Yttrium is technically a transition metal but is chemically similar to lanthanides and is thus grouped with rare-earth metals in the Harmonized System. The code 2805.30 applies to the metal in its unwrought form. It is important to note that this code covers the element itself and mixtures of these rare-earth metals. However, once yttrium is processed into specific chemical compounds, such as oxides or salts, it moves to different headings within Chapter 28. The classification is critical for high-tech industries, including electronics and superconductors, where yttrium is a primary component. Accurate classification ensures compliance with international trade regulations regarding strategic minerals.
- Covers
- Pure yttrium metal in unwrought form
- Yttrium intermixed with other rare-earth metals
- Unwrought yttrium alloys
- Scandium and yttrium mixtures
- Also under 2805.30
- Lynas Rare Earths (neodymium, praseodymium)
- MP Materials (neodymium, praseodymium)
- China Northern Rare Earth Group
- Solvay (rare earth compounds)
Codes often confused with 2805.30
Common mistake. Yttrium is often misclassified under HS code 2846.90, which is for compounds of rare-earth metals, including yttrium oxide. Code 2805.30 is only for the metal itself. Additionally, if the yttrium is part of a ferro-alloy, it should be classified under heading 7202. It is vital to distinguish between the elemental metal and its chemical derivatives.
Top exporters and importers of HS 280530 (the code used for yttrium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 280530 (the code used for yttrium) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 48% 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 280530, not only yttrium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$156M 36% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $141M 32% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $80M 18% of world exports
World total: $437M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $252M 48% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $100M 19% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$68M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $528M 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 codes for yttrium
Brazil splits HS 2805.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2805.30.10Mischmetal (cerium alloy with 5% or less iron)
- 2805.30.90Other rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about yttrium
What is the HS code for Yttrium?
The HS code for Yttrium is 280530 (Earth-metals, rare; scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed). The HS code for yttrium metal (unwrought) is 2805.30.
How do I classify Yttrium for customs?
Yttrium is classified under HS code 280530 — Earth-metals, rare; scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is yttrium oxide classified under this code?
No, yttrium oxide is a chemical compound and is classified under HS code 2846.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of yttrium (HS 280530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 280530 (the code used for yttrium) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $156M, 36% of world exports), China ($141M) and Thailand ($80M). World exports came to about $437M, 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 yttrium (HS 280530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 280530 (the code used for yttrium) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($252M, 48% of world imports), Malaysia ($100M) and Vietnam (about $68M). World imports came to about $528M, 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 Yttrium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 280530 for Yttrium 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 yttrium in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 280530 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for yttrium depends on the product's details: 2805.30.10 (Mischmetal (cerium alloy with 5% or less iron)), 2805.30.90 (Other rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium).