Molybdenum Electrode Scrap
Discarded ends and trimmings from molybdenum electrodes used in glass melting furnaces. This metallurgical-grade waste material is suitable for recycling and is classified as waste and scrap of molybdenum under tariff item 8102.97.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the electrode ends are still usable in another application
Usable electrode sections are not waste and scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scrap is free of glass residues or refractory materials that could complicate recycling
• Document the electrode's original use and the reason for scrapping to support the classification
• Consider whether the scrap meets the definition of 'waste and scrap' under Section XV Note 8
Related Products under Tariff item 8102.97.00
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Molybdenum Boat Scrap
Crushed remnants of spent molybdenum evaporation boats from vacuum coating operations, with purity of 99.95% after cleaning. These remnants are no longer usable as boats and are collected as recyclable scrap, falling under tariff item 8102.97.00 for waste and scrap of molybdenum.
Molybdenum Crucible Scrap
Broken and worn molybdenum crucibles from rare earth metal casting, collected as scrap. These crucibles are no longer fit for their original purpose and are classified as waste and scrap of molybdenum under tariff item 8102.97.00, given their high-temperature metallurgical grade.
Molybdenum Furnace Lining Scrap
Scrap recovered from worn molybdenum furnace linings in high-temperature applications like sapphire crystal growth. After oxidation removal, this molybdenum-containing waste is classified under tariff item 8102.97.00 as waste and scrap, requiring chemical processing for recycling.
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Molybdenum Machining Swarf
Wet or dry swarf from CNC machining of molybdenum components, consisting of metal fines and coolant-contaminated particles. This material is unfit for direct reuse without processing and falls under tariff item 8102.97.00 as waste and scrap of molybdenum.