Molybdenum Powder Production Scrap
Oversized particles and collector scrap from atomized molybdenum powder manufacturing, not meeting powder size specifications of less than 150 microns. This irregular metal waste is classified under tariff item 8102.97.00 and is recycled back into powder production.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scrap does not meet the definition of 'powders' in Section XV Note 8, as that would change classification
• Provide sieve analysis results to demonstrate the particle size distribution
• Document the production process to show the material is waste
Related Products under Tariff item 8102.97.00
Molybdenum Alloy Machining Scrap
Molybdenum alloy machining scrap, specifically turnings from TZM (titanium-zirconium-molybdenum) alloy parts, where molybdenum predominates by weight over each other element. This scrap is classified as waste and scrap of molybdenum under tariff item 8102.97.00, as it is not usable as-is and requires recycling.
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 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.
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.
Molybdenum Lighting Filament Scrap
Broken filament mandrels and support wire scrap from halogen lamp manufacturing, with purity of 99.95% molybdenum. This fine wire scrap is recovered from lamp assembly rejects and is classified under tariff item 8102.97.00 as waste and scrap of molybdenum.