HS Code 811221: Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders

Q: Is HS code 811221 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 811221 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 811221 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 811221?

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 811221.

What is HS Code 811221

HS Code 811221 covers Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XV — Base metals and articles of base metal · Chapter 81 — Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof · Heading 8112 — Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium), articles of these metals, including waste and scrap. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 811221 Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders Cover?

Section XV

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

Chapter 81

Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

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 811221

Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders

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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.

Top Trading Countries for Unwrought Chromium Metal HS 811221

China

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United States of America

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Kazakhstan

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Malaysia

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Russian Federation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 811221?

HS code 811221 covers Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 81 (Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof), Heading 8112, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 811221 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 811221 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 811221?