Molybdenum Strip for Heating Elements

Molybdenum strip rolled for resistance heating elements in industrial applications. Under HTS 8102.95.60.00 as 'other' strip, excluding sintered, for pure molybdenum per Chapter 81.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇲🇽Mexico6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇨🇦Canada6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇩🇪Germany6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇯🇵Japan6.6%+10.0%16.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

8102.95.30Same rate: 16.6%

If narrow strip <600mm wide

Specific provision for narrow molybdenum strip exists in 8102.95.30.

8516.90Lower: 13.9% vs 16.6%

If formed into heating element assemblies

Assembled heating elements become parts of electric heaters under Chapter 85.

8105.20Lower: 10% vs 16.6%

If containing >99% niobium alloy

Niobium-molybdenum alloys shift to Chapter 81 heading 8105 per alloy definitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify rolling process vs. sintering in commercial invoice to prevent reclass to 8102.94

Avoid common error of declaring as 'profile' if straight strip, which could shift to specific subheadings

Test for alloy content; >1% impurities may classify as Chapter 81 alloy