Molybdenum Blue Oxide from Japan
Reduced molybdenum oxide (MoO2-MoO3 mix), known as molybdenum blue, used in steel alloying. Classified under HTS 2825.70.00.00 as mixed molybdenum oxides, chemically defined. Key in powder metallurgy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify oxide ratio in COA; fine particle size requires dust mitigation in packaging
• Pitfall: industrial mixtures may go to 3824