Molybdenum Ore Concentrate

Molybdenum ore concentrate, typically from molybdenite, is enriched to high molybdenum disulfide content and falls under HTS 2617.90.0060 as 'other' ores excluding precious metal types. It serves as feedstock for steel alloying and catalysts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2613.10.00.00Lower: 11.8% vs 35%

If roasted

Roasted molybdenite concentrate (technical oxide) has its own specific subheading 2613.10, distinct from unroasted 'other' ores.

8102.95Lower: 16.6% vs 35%

If chemically purified to unwrought metal

Purified molybdenum bars or powders shift to Chapter 81 for specific non-ferrous metals, away from raw ores.

2620.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in the form of slag or ash for metal recovery

Ore processing by-products used for extraction qualify under 2620 per chapter notes, excluding raw concentrates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed chemical assay reports for molybdenum content to meet statistical reporting without deductions

Check for anti-dumping duties on molybdenum from certain countries like China

Label shipments clearly as ore concentrate to prevent confusion with finished molybdenum products