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HS 8112.41Metals

HS Code for Rhenium (HS 8112.41)

Rhenium is one of the highest-melting metals (3186 degC) and one of the rarest by concentration. ~70% is used in Ni-based single-crystal superalloys for aeroengine hot-section blades (2-6% Re gives creep resistance at 1000+ degC); ~20% is Pt-Re reforming catalysts for high-octane gasoline. By-product of Cu-Mo porphyry deposits.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2841.90Ammonium perrhenate (APR) - main traded form
8112.41Rhenium, unwrought
8112.49Other rhenium articles
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
CRM listed.
United States
0%

Worked landed-cost example

50 kg APR (66% Re basis) = 33 kg Re, FOB Santiago USD 3,200/kg Re, CIF Frankfurt air

FOB (33 kg Re)USD 105,600
Air freight + insuranceUSD 900
CIFUSD 106,500
EU dutyUSD 0
EU landed USD 106,500.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act 2024/1252.
  • · US EAR - some catalyst forms restricted to sensitive end-users.
Top exporting countries
  • · Chile
  • · USA (Kennecott)
  • · Poland (KGHM)
  • · Kazakhstan

Frequently asked questions

APR vs Re metal?

Ammonium perrhenate (NH4ReO4) is the standard traded form - stable powder, ~66% Re content. Downstream users reduce APR to Re metal or Re powder in-house. Re metal ingots trade at ~10-15% premium over APR on Re-basis due to reduction costs.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard
Import into Singapore →
GST · 9% standard (from 2024)

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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