Molybdenum Welding Wire from China
High-purity molybdenum wire used in TIG welding applications for its high melting point and strength. Classified under HTS 8102.96.00.00 as wire made from molybdenum, distinct from other metal wires due to its base metal composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify molybdenum purity exceeds 99% by weight to confirm classification under Chapter 81; provide mill test certificates
• Ensure wire diameter and form match 'wire' definition; avoid misclassification as rod or bar