Molybdenum Electrode Wire
Molybdenum electrode wire is a solid molybdenum wire used for EDM electrodes in machining processes. It is classified under tariff item 8102.96.00 as molybdenum wire, as it is in a pure wire form and not further worked into an article.
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 wire is cut and shaped into specific electrode forms
Shaped molybdenum electrodes are articles under tariff item 8102.99.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the wire is not cut to length or shaped into electrodes, as that would change classification
• Provide evidence of the wire's molybdenum content and non-alloyed status
• Ensure the wire is in coil form for CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 8102.96.00
High-Purity Molybdenum Vacuum Wire
High-purity molybdenum vacuum wire, with a purity of 99.95%, is a drawn molybdenum wire product used in ultra-high vacuum systems for research laboratories. It is classified under tariff item 8102.96.00 as molybdenum wire, not alloyed, and is in a wire form as defined by the chapter notes.
Molybdenum Annealed Wire
Molybdenum annealed wire is a soft-annealed molybdenum wire product designed for easy forming in electronics applications. It is classified under tariff item 8102.96.00 as molybdenum wire, as annealing does not change its wire form or base metal composition.
Molybdenum Catalyst Wire
Molybdenum catalyst wire is a molybdenum wire substrate intended for catalyst coatings in chemical reactors. It is classified under tariff item 8102.96.00 as molybdenum wire, as the wire is in its base form prior to any coating application.
Molybdenum Drawn Wire Spools
Molybdenum drawn wire spools are precision-drawn molybdenum wire wound on spools for automated winding applications. The product remains molybdenum wire under tariff item 8102.96.00, as the spool is merely a packaging method and does not alter the wire's classification.
Molybdenum Evaporation Wire
Molybdenum evaporation wire is pure molybdenum wire used in vacuum evaporation for thin-film coating processes, such as semiconductor manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 8102.96.00 as molybdenum wire, given its molybdenum composition and wire form.
Molybdenum Fine Wire for Jewelry
Molybdenum fine wire for jewelry is a fine molybdenum wire used in high-end jewelry findings and chains. It is classified under tariff item 8102.96.00 as molybdenum wire, as it is a base metal wire and not an article of jewelry.