Subheading 12 of 17 in heading 8112
Unwrought beryllium and its powders — classified under 8112120000 — are tightly controlled specialty materials prized for their exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and neutron-moderating properties in aerospace, defense, and nuclear applications. China is the leading US import source for this form, a concentration that raises strategic supply-chain concerns given beryllium's status as a US critical mineral. Beryllium dust and powder are subject to strict OSHA occupational-exposure limits, and importers should ensure safety data sheets and handling documentation accompany shipments.
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Beryllium metal and powder do not require a specific import permit from a single governing agency the way food or agricultural products do, but exporters and importers should be aware that beryllium compounds can be subject to export controls in the country of origin. Additionally, OSHA's beryllium standard imposes strict workplace exposure requirements once the material enters commerce in the US.
Unwrought beryllium under 8112120000 refers to primary metal in ingot, slab, or powder form that has not been further worked. Beryllium-copper alloys, by contrast, are classified under copper alloy headings in Chapter 74 because copper is the predominant metal by weight. The classification turns on which metal constitutes the greatest proportion by weight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8112120000 | Other Unwrought Beryllium; Beryllium Powders | — | -- | -- |
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $58K of Unwrought Beryllium and Beryllium Powders.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 6 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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