Calcined Molybdenum Ore Pellets
Pelletized roasted molybdenum ore, typically derived from molybdenite, undergoes oxidative roasting to produce a MoO3-rich material for further processing. This product falls under tariff item 2613.10.00 as a roasted molybdenum ore or concentrate, which is essential for downstream metallurgical applications such as steel alloying.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ore is not roasted but in other forms
This sibling tariff item covers molybdenum ores and concentrates that have not been roasted.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pellets are classified as roasted, not raw, to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing MoO3 content to support the classification
• Verify that no additional processing beyond roasting has occurred, as this could shift the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2613.10.00
High-Grade Roasted Molybdenum Concentrate Briquettes
Briquetted form of roasted molybdenite concentrate with a molybdenum content exceeding 50%, designed for easier handling and transport. The roasting process converts MoS2 to MoO3, making it classifiable under tariff item 2613.10.00 as a roasted molybdenum concentrate, suitable for ferromolybdenum production.
Purified Roasted Molybdenum Concentrate Powder
Fine powder produced from roasted and partially purified molybdenum concentrate, with a molybdenum content ranging from 55% to 65%. This roasted form is used in catalysts and pigments, and falls under tariff item 2613.10.00 as a roasted molybdenum concentrate, provided it has not undergone processes beyond normal metallurgical treatment.
Roasted Copper-Molybdenite Flotation Concentrate
A flotation byproduct from copper ore processing that is roasted to recover molybdenum, yielding a MoO3-rich material. This product is classifiable under tariff item 2613.10.00 as a roasted molybdenum concentrate, commonly obtained from porphyry copper deposits where molybdenite is a secondary mineral.
Roasted Molybdenite Concentrate
Roasted molybdenite concentrate produced by calcining molybdenum sulfide ore to convert MoS2 into MoO3, with sulfur removed as sulfur dioxide. This product falls under tariff item 2613.10.00 as a roasted molybdenum ore or concentrate, used primarily in steelmaking and alloy production.
Roasted Molybdenum Ore from Climax Mine
Roasted concentrates sourced from high-altitude Climax-type deposits, rich in molybdenite and prized for low impurities in steelmaking. The roasting process makes this product classifiable under tariff item 2613.10.00 as a roasted molybdenum ore, suitable for metallurgical applications.
Roasted Molybdenum-Wolframite Mixed Concentrate
A roasted concentrate blending molybdenite and wolframite, roasted to volatilize impurities, with molybdenum as the principal metal. This product falls under tariff item 2613.10.00 as a roasted molybdenum ore, used in multi-metal recovery plants where molybdenum is the primary extractable metal.