Technical Molybdic Oxide from Roasted Ore
Primary product from roasting molybdenum concentrates, technical molybdic oxide (tech oxide) contains 99%+ MoO3. HTS 2613.10.00.00 covers this roasted form before final purification, key for lubricant and alloy industries.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sublimed or chemically refined molybdenum trioxide
Antimony/molybdenum oxides as pure chemicals shift to Chapter 28.
If unroasted molybdenum concentrates
Same heading but subheading for non-roasted forms.
If leached roasted residues containing metals
Slag/ash from further processing for metal recovery per heading 2620.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Label bags with 'Roasted Molybdenum Concentrate - Contains MoO3' and hazard warnings for dust
• For containers over 20 tons, ensure ventilation to prevent caking from moisture exposure
Related Products under HTS 2613.10.00.00
Roasted Molybdenite Concentrate
Roasted molybdenite concentrate is produced by calcining molybdenum sulfide ore to convert MoS2 into MoO3, removing sulfur as SO2. It falls under HTS 2613.10.00.00 as roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates, used primarily for extracting technical-grade molybdic oxide.
Calcined Molybdenum Ore Pellets
Pelletized roasted molybdenum ore, typically from molybdenite, undergoes oxidative roasting to produce MoO3-rich material for further processing. Classified under HTS 2613.10.00.00 as roasted concentrates, ideal for steel alloy production.
Roasted Copper-Molybdenite Flotation Concentrate
Flotation byproduct roasted to recover molybdenum from copper ores, yielding MoO3-rich material. Classified in HTS 2613.10.00.00 for its roasted molybdenum content, common from porphyry deposits.
High-Grade Roasted Molybdenum Concentrate Briquettes
Briquetted form of roasted molybdenite concentrate for easier handling, containing >50% Mo. HTS 2613.10.00.00 applies to these roasted products before smelting into ferromolybdenum.
Purified Roasted Molybdenum Concentrate Powder
Fine powder from roasted and partially purified molybdenum concentrate, Mo content 55-65%. HTS 2613.10.00.00 for roasted form used in catalysts and pigments.
Roasted Molybdenum-Wolframite Mixed Concentrate
Roasted concentrate blending molybdenite and wolframite, roasted to volatilize impurities. Falls under HTS 2613.10.00.00 as principal molybdenum roasted ore, used in multi-metal recovery plants.