HS Code 81: Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

Q: Is HS code 81 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 81 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 81 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 81?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 81.

What is HS Code 81

HS Code 81 covers Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XV (Base metals and articles of base metal). The two digits "81" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "81" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 81 Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof Cover?

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 81

Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

HS Code 8101

Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8102

Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8103

Tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8104

Magnesium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8105

Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8106

Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8108

Titanium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8109

Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8110

Antimony; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8111

Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8112

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

HS Code 8113

Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

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What HS Codes for Other Base Metals Do Not Cover

Chapter 81 covers other base metals (tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, titanium, cobalt, etc.) and cermets. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Ores of these metals

Chapter 26

Tungsten carbide cutting tools

Chapter 82

Titanium dioxide pigments

Chapter 32

Cobalt chemicals and salts

Chapter 28

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Other Base Metals HS 81

HS Code 8101

Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8102

Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8103

Tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8104

Magnesium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8105

Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8106

Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8108

Titanium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8109

Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8110

Antimony; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS Code 8111

Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 81?

HS code 81 covers Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof, one of the chapter 81 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 81 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 81 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 81?