Ammonium Heptamolybdate

Ammonium heptamolybdate (NH4)6Mo7O24·4H2O is a white crystalline powder used as a precursor in molybdenum metal production and as a catalyst in chemical reactions. It falls under HTS 2841.70.10.00 as it is a molybdate salt of ammonium, specifically an oxometallic acid salt per Chapter 28 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇨🇦Canada4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇩🇪Germany4.3%+10.0%14.3%
🇯🇵Japan4.3%+10.0%14.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

3102.10.00Higher: 25% vs 14.3%

If impure or used as fertilizer

Fertilizer-grade ammonium molybdates excluded from Chapter 28 per chapter note and classified in Chapter 31 as mineral/chemical fertilizers.

2841.80.00Higher: 30.5% vs 14.3%

If tungstates instead of molybdates

Tungstate salts of ammonium fall under separate subheading 2841.80, not molybdates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate to confirm 'chemically defined' status per Chapter 28 Note 1; ensure SDS includes CAS 12027-67-7

Common pitfall: mislabeling as fertilizer-grade shifts to Chapter 31