Heading 8112

Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium), and articles of these metals, including waste and scrap

27 declarable lines

Heading 8112 covers a group of specialty metals: beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium), plus articles of these metals and their waste and scrap. The heading splits first by metal, then by form: unwrought metal and powders, waste and scrap, and other (wrought) articles. Gallium, indium, niobium, germanium and vanadium share the residual subheadings 8112.92 and 8112.99.

Products in this heading

Unwrought beryllium ingots
Chromium metal lumps for alloying
Cadmium ingots
Rhenium pellets
Gallium ingots
Indium powder
Niobium (columbium) bars
Germanium unwrought metal

How to choose the right subheading

Identify which metal the item is made of, since each metal has its own subheading group.
Determine the form: unwrought metal or powder, waste and scrap, or other wrought articles.
For waste and scrap of most of these metals, use the dedicated waste and scrap line, which is usually free of duty.
For gallium, indium, niobium, germanium and vanadium, check the 8112.92 lines by form and metal before using 8112.99.
For germanium, distinguish unwrought metal from other powder or article forms, which fall in different lines.

Often confused with

Tungsten wire and powder
Tungsten has its own heading in chapter 81.
Heading 8101
Molybdenum sheet
Molybdenum and its articles are classified in 8102.
Heading 8102
Titanium bar and rod
Titanium is a separate chapter 81 heading.
Heading 8108
Zirconium tubes
Zirconium and articles of zirconium are covered by 8109.
Heading 8109
Antimony metal
Antimony is named in its own heading, not in 8112.
Heading 8110

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for chromium waste and scrap?

Chromium waste and scrap is classified under 8112.22.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on unwrought beryllium?

Unwrought beryllium and beryllium powders fall under 8112.12.00.00, dutiable at 8.5% general (MFN).

How do I classify gallium ingots?

Unwrought gallium is classified under 8112.92.10.00 at 3% general (MFN); indium in the same form group goes under 8112.92.30.00, which is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.