Powders
Molybdenum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: > Powders
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 8102.10.00.00
Molybdenum Powder for 3D Metal Printing
Fine molybdenum powder optimized for selective laser melting (SLM) in additive manufacturing of high-temperature parts. HTS 8102.10.00.00 applies as it's unwrought molybdenum powder with purity exceeding Chapter 81 alloy threshold. Typically 15-45 micron spherical particles.
Molybdenum Powder for Superalloy Production
Coarse molybdenum powder used in vacuum arc remelting for nickel-based superalloys in turbine blades. Classified under HTS 8102.10.00.00 as base molybdenum powder per Chapter 81 hierarchy. 50-150 micron size optimized for melting practice.
Electrolytic Molybdenum Powder
Dendritic molybdenum powder produced by fused salt electrolysis, noted for high purity and green color. HTS 8102.10.00.00 specifically covers this production method's powder. Used primarily in lighting filament supports and electronics.
Molybdenum Powder for Sintered Parts
Press-and-sinter grade molybdenum powder for manufacturing heat sinks and electrical contacts. Uniform 5-20 micron size distribution ensures high green strength. HTS 8102.10.00.00 as unwrought powder per tariff structure.
Recycled Molybdenum Powder from Scrap
Secondary molybdenum powder produced from machined scrap recycling, suitable for lower purity applications. Still qualifies HTS 8102.10.00.00 as molybdenum powder >99% base metal content. Cost-effective for non-critical alloying.
Molybdenum Metal Powder 99.9% Pure
High-purity molybdenum powder with 99.9% molybdenum content, used in metallurgy and alloy production. Classified under HTS 8102.10.00.00 as it is molybdenum powder, explicitly covered in this subheading for powders of molybdenum. Particle size typically ranges from 1-10 microns for fine applications.
Atomized Molybdenum Powder for Thermal Spraying
Atomized molybdenum powder designed for plasma or HVOF thermal spray coatings on industrial components. Falls under HTS 8102.10.00.00 as pure molybdenum powder per Chapter 81 definitions (molybdenum >99% by weight). Spherical particles ensure high flowability and coating density.
High-Purity Molybdenum Powder for Catalysts
Ultra-pure molybdenum powder used as catalyst precursor in hydrodesulfurization processes for petroleum refining. Classified HTS 8102.10.00.00 meeting Chapter 81 base metal powder criteria. Purity >99.95% with controlled particle size 1-5 microns.
Molybdenum Disulfide Powder MoS2
Technical grade molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) powder used as solid lubricant in automotive and aerospace applications. While technically a compound, pure MoS2 powder >85% Mo content often classified under HTS 8102.10.00.00 when imported as base metal article equivalent. Lamellar structure provides dry lubrication properties.
Nano Molybdenum Powder 50nm
Nanoscale molybdenum powder with 50nm average particle size for advanced materials research and electronics. HTS 8102.10.00.00 covers all molybdenum powders regardless of particle size per tariff wording. High surface area enables unique sintering properties.