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U.S. imports of rhenium, unwrought; waste and scrap; powders (HS 811241) totaled $4.7M in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Rhenium, Unwrought; Waste and Scrap; Powders imports of $4.7M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRhenium is a critical refractory metal prized for its exceptionally high melting point and creep resistance, making it a key alloying element in single-crystal superalloy turbine blades for aerospace and industrial gas turbines. The US schedule separates waste and scrap (8112411000) from unwrought rhenium including powders (8112415000), a distinction that affects both duty treatment and end-use tracking. Canada leads US supply, followed by Chile — a major primary rhenium producer as a byproduct of copper smelting — and Germany. Given rhenium's designation as a critical mineral, importers should monitor any evolving trade-remedy or export-control developments that could affect supply continuity.
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Under HTS 811241, waste and scrap is classified under 8112411000, while unwrought rhenium including powders falls under 8112415000. Correct classification depends on whether the material is a processing residue or a primary/semi-processed form, and misclassification can affect duty liability and statistical reporting.
Chile is one of the world's largest primary rhenium producers because rhenium occurs naturally as a trace byproduct in molybdenite concentrates from copper mining. Chile's large-scale copper industry makes it a structurally important supplier, and its position in the US import mix reflects that upstream mining geography rather than downstream fabrication capacity.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8112415000 | UNWROUGHT RHENIUM INCL POWDERS | $4.6M | -- |
| 8112411000 | RHENIUM WASTE AND SCRAP | $160K | -- |
UNWROUGHT RHENIUM INCL POWDERS
RHENIUM WASTE AND SCRAP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8112410000 | RHENIUM, UNWROUGHT; WASTE AND SCRAP; POWDERS | $21K |
RHENIUM, UNWROUGHT; WASTE AND SCRAP; POWDERS
153 kg
COBALT, UNWROUGHT, PWDRS, MATTES ETC
HS 810520
TITANIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF NESOI
HS 810890
CERMETS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, INC WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 811300
TUNGSTEN WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 810197
UNWROUGHT TITANIUM; POWDERS
HS 810820
GA, HF, INDIUM, NIOBIUM, RHENIUM & ARTI,WAST/SCRP
HS 811292
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |
| Maryland | $517K | -- | -$517K |
| New Jersey | $172K | $21K | -$151K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $4.1M | -- | -$4.1M |
| ATLANTA, GA | $517K | -- | -$517K |
| DETROIT, MI | $81K | -- | -$81K |