Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders

HS v2017 Code: 811299

About gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders

hs code 811299 covers a diverse range of rare and specialized metals, including gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium, and vanadium. These materials play a crucial role in various high-tech industries, from electronics and telecommunications to aerospace and renewable energy. The global demand for these specialized metals is driven by their unique properties and applications, making this industry an important component of the broader international trade and manufacturing landscape.

Production process

The production of the materials covered under hs code 811299 typically involves complex extraction, refining, and processing techniques. Depending on the specific metal, the raw materials may be obtained through mining, recycling, or other specialized processes. Advanced metallurgical and chemical methods are then employed to purify and shape the materials into the desired forms, such as powders, alloys, or finished articles.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industries covered under hs code 811299 include the raw mineral ores or scrap materials containing the target metals, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for extraction, refining, and processing. Additionally, these industries may rely on various chemical reagents, energy sources, and skilled labor to carry out the complex production processes.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industries covered under hs code 811299 include a wide range of specialized metal products, such as pure metals, alloys, powders, and articles. These materials are then consumed by various downstream industries, including 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, 854231 Monolithic integrated circuits, 854239 Other monolithic integrated circuits, 854430 Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, and 902830 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electricity, among others.

Revisions to 811299

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 811299. The most recent 3 versions of this code (811299) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 811299 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8112'>8112: Beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and thallium; and articles of these metals, including waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811299'>811299: Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811212'>811212: Beryllium and articles thereof; unwrought beryllium, powders</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811213'>811213: Beryllium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811219'>811219: Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811221'>811221: Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811222'>811222: Chromium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811229'>811229: Chromium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811251'>811251: Thallium and articles thereof; unwrought thallium, powders</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811252'>811252: Thallium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811259'>811259: Thallium and articles thereof; other than unwrought thallium, powders or waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/811292'>811292: Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium; articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders</a>"]

    

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