Molybdenum Welding Wire
Molybdenum welding wire is high-purity molybdenum wire used in TIG welding applications for its high melting point and strength. It is classified under tariff item 8102.96.00 as wire made from molybdenum, distinct from other metal wires due to its base metal.
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 coated with flux for welding
Coated welding wire of base metal falls under Chapter 83.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wire is not coated with flux or other materials, as that may change classification
• Provide the wire's molybdenum content and purity for CBSA assessment
• Verify the wire is in coils and not cut into welding rods
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 Electrode Wire
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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.