Molybdenum and articles thereof — HTS 8102
Molybdenum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
Chapter 81 › Heading 8102
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8102 is a 4-digit product category for molybdenum and articles made from molybdenum. It groups the metal in forms such as unwrought material, products made by working the metal, and waste or scrap. The heading describes the broad product family, not the final tariff classification or duty treatment.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that molybdenum is the material that gives the product its essential character and that heading 8102 applies rather than a heading for a more specifically described product. Then use the subheadings and statistical provisions to distinguish the product’s form or type—such as unwrought metal, worked articles, or waste and scrap—and verify the complete 8-digit description in the current HTSUS. Classification can depend on the product’s composition, condition, manufacturing process, and intended use, so unusual or composite goods may require a customs broker or binding ruling review.
What to check
- Confirm the goods are molybdenum or predominantly molybdenum articles, rather than products more specifically classified elsewhere.
- Identify the physical form: unwrought material, a finished or worked article, or waste and scrap.
- For waste and scrap, document how the material arose and whether it is suitable mainly for recovery or remelting rather than ordinary use.
- Review the exact 8-digit HTSUS wording, including any exclusions, notes, units of quantity, and statistical breakouts.
- Keep product specifications, composition data, photos, invoices, and manufacturing details to support the classification; ask a customs broker for review when the product is composite or borderline.
HTS heading 8102 summary
Molybdenum and articles thereof is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8102.10.00.00 👉 | Powders | 9.1¢/kg on molybdenum content + 1.2% | Free | $1.10/kg on molybdenum content + 15% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8102?
Molybdenum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.