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U.S. imports of rhenium and articles thereof, nesoi (HS 811249) totaled $188K in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Rhenium and Articles Thereof, NESOI imports of $188K in July 2026 ran 96% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataWrought rhenium and fabricated articles not elsewhere specified — including wire, rod, sheet, and finished components — serve demanding high-temperature applications in aerospace engine components, thermocouple elements, and catalysts for petroleum reforming. Chile leads US imports of this heading, reflecting its role as a primary rhenium source that also supports downstream processing, with Poland and Germany supplying more refined or fabricated forms. Because this heading captures finished and semi-finished articles rather than raw material, classification decisions often hinge on the degree of working and the specific article form. Importers dealing in rhenium-containing catalyst materials should verify whether the article is more appropriately classified here or under a chemical or catalyst heading.
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This heading captures rhenium in wrought forms — such as wire, rod, strip, and machined components — as well as finished articles like thermocouple sheaths or catalyst pellets that are not more specifically classified elsewhere. The key classification test is whether the product has been worked beyond the unwrought or powder stage covered by heading 811241.
Chile dominates primary rhenium production as a copper-mining byproduct, while Poland processes rhenium through its KGHM copper smelting operations. This means a significant share of global refined and fabricated rhenium flows through just a few smelter-linked supply chains, creating concentration risk that aerospace and petrochemical buyers increasingly address through long-term offtake agreements or secondary recovery programs.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8112490000 | Rhenium and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $188K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8112490000 | Rhenium and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $5K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$188KYoY · Pro
Exports
$5KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Chile and Germany together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.