HS 2613Metals & Minerals

Molybdenum Concentrate - HS 2613 classification, duty and landed cost

Molybdenum Concentrate moves through customs under HS heading 2613. This guide sets out sample sub-codes, indicative import duty in major markets, key trade documents and a worked landed-cost calculation - refresh figures against the live tariff schedule before quoting.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
2613.90	Molybdenum ores and concentrates, other

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% - 6% CBAM applies to iron/steel/aluminium; safeguards on some HRC lines.
United States	0% - 25% Section 232 duties on steel/aluminium; AD/CVD on select origins.
China	0% - 10% Plus 13% VAT; export duties/quotas on some raw metals.
India	5% - 15% BCD + AIDC + 18% GST; BIS steel quality control order.
UAE	5% GCC CET; ESMA safety marking on construction steel.

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT of Molybdenum Concentrate at FOB USD 25,000 per MT, sea freight to a representative port of discharge.

FOB valueUSD 500,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 32,500

CIF valueUSD 532,500

Import duty @ ~8% (indicative for Metals & Minerals)USD 42,600

VAT / GST @ ~5% on CIF+dutyUSD 28,755

Landed cost ≈ USD 603,855 - re-run the numbers against your exact HS 8-digit code and destination tariff before quoting.

Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.

Regulatory checkpoints

· Mill Test Certificate (MTC) / EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 for structural and pressure grades.
· Origin declaration for CBAM (EU) with embedded emissions data from 2026.
· Kimberley Process for diamonds; OECD Due Diligence Guidance for tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, cobalt.

Top exporting countries

· China
· Chile
· USA
· Peru

Frequently asked questions

What HS heading applies to Molybdenum Concentrate?

Molybdenum Concentrate is classified under HS 2613.90. Ores/concentrates live in Chapter 26, unwrought metals in Chapters 72-81.

Is CBAM relevant to Molybdenum Concentrate?

From 2026 the EU CBAM applies to iron, steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizer, hydrogen and electricity. Embedded emissions data must be reported per consignment.

How is Molybdenum Concentrate priced?

Against LME (base metals), Platts (iron ore, coal), Argus, or Fastmarkets assessments, with agreed premium/discount, TC/RC deductions for concentrates and quality penalties.

What quality documents accompany Molybdenum Concentrate?

Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2), independent SGS/Alfred Knight assay for concentrates, moisture certificate, and origin declaration.

Is there an export duty on Molybdenum Concentrate?

Some origins apply export duties (India on iron ore, Indonesia on ore concentrates, Zambia on copper) - always screen origin regulations before quoting.