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HS Code for Molybdenum (HS 2613 concentrate, 2825.70 oxide, 8102 metal)

Molybdenum is the steel-hardening alloy behind pipeline steel, tool steel and stainless. World production ~250 kt Mo/yr; Chile (Codelco by-product) and China dominate. Prices swing wildly with Chinese stainless demand.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules5 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2613.10Molybdenum ores and concentrates, roasted
2613.90Molybdenum ores and concentrates, other
2825.70Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides
8102.10Molybdenum powders
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0-5.3%
United States
0-7%
China
5%
Plus 13% VAT.

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT technical grade Moly oxide (57% Mo), FOB Antofagasta USD 45/lb Mo, CIF Rotterdam

Basis20 MT × 2204.6 lb × 0.57 × USD 45 = USD 1,131,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 8,000
CIFUSD 1,139,000
EU dutyUSD 0
Landed ≈ USD 1.14m. Priced per lb Mo contained.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act 2024 - strategic list.
  • · US critical minerals list.
  • · REACH for Mo compounds.
Top exporting countries
  • · Chile
  • · China
  • · United States
  • · Peru
  • · Mexico

Frequently asked questions

By-product economics?

Copper porphyry mines produce Mo as a by-product; when copper prices are strong, Mo output rises regardless of Mo price. This decoupling of supply from Mo price creates violent surplus/deficit cycles - LME futures liquidity remains poor.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Mexico →
IVA (VAT) · 16% standard / 8% in northern & southern border zones
Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard

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HS 76Metals
HS Code for Aluminium (Chapter 76) →

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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