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Molybdenum Wire Bar Stock for Lamp Filaments

High-purity wrought molybdenum bar stock drawn into wire for halogen lamp filaments. HTS 8102.95.30.00 applies to bars/rods not simply sintered, excluding Chapter 81 alloys.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.6%+12.5%19.1%
🇲🇽Mexico6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇨🇦Canada6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8102.97.00Lower: 12.5% vs 19.1%

If after drawing into finished wire form

Wrought wire products from these bars move to 8102.97.00 subheading.

8536.41.00Higher: 40.2% vs 19.1%

If incorporated into complete lamp assemblies

Filament-integrated lamps classified as electrical apparatus in Chapter 85.

8105.20Lower: 12.5% vs 19.1%

If alloyed with niobium

Molybdenum-niobium alloys with <99% Mo under niobium heading 8105.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide drawing process documentation to distinguish bar stock from finished wire

• Label clearly as 'bar stock' vs 'wire' to avoid immediate reclassification

• Purity testing frequent for lighting industry imports

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