U.S. exports of Rhodium, Unwrought or in Powder Form (HS 711031) totaled $394.4M in August 2026.
Rhodium, Unwrought or in Powder Form imports of $172.6M in August 2026 ran 41% below the year-to-date monthly average of $293.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRhodium is the rarest and, by weight, often the most valuable of the platinum group metals, used almost exclusively as a catalyst component in three-way automotive catalytic converters and in glass fiber bushings. South Africa is overwhelmingly the dominant global source and leads US imports under this heading, with Germany and Belgium appearing as secondary suppliers through refining and recycling channels. The single tariff line 7110310000 covers all unwrought and powder forms, and the extreme per-unit value of rhodium makes precise weight and fineness declarations especially critical for accurate customs valuation. Supply disruptions at South African mining operations have historically caused dramatic price volatility, a concentration risk that downstream users actively manage.
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35 import shipments a month
The HS nomenclature assigns each platinum group metal its own subheading (platinum 7110.11/19, palladium 7110.21/29, rhodium 7110.31/39, etc.) to enable precise trade tracking given their distinct industrial uses, pricing, and supply chains. Rhodium's separate classification also facilitates monitoring of its highly concentrated supply base and supports accurate statistical reporting for this strategically important metal.
Given rhodium's high per-ounce value and price volatility, CBP expects robust valuation documentation: a commercial invoice stating the transaction value, an assay or refinery certificate confirming purity and net weight, and evidence of the arm's-length price (such as a reference to the London Metal Bulletin or Johnson Matthey published price on the transaction date). Importers should retain all supporting documents and consult a licensed customs broker for high-value entries.
Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 7110
Subheading 711031 · $394.4M of $859.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$172.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$394.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.3B of Rhodium, Unwrought or in Powder Form and exported $2.5B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Belgium and Italy together take 64% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7110310000 | Rhodium, Unwrought or in Powder Form | $172.6M | 0.00% | 0.02% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7110310000 | Rhodium, Unwrought or in Powder Form | $394.4M |
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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