Molybdenum ores and concentrates

HS v2017 Code: 2613

About molybdenum ores and concentrates

HS code 2613 covers molybdenum ores and concentrates, a critical raw material for various industries. Molybdenum is a refractory metal with unique properties, making it essential for applications in steel production, catalysts, lubricants, and electronics. As a key input for high-performance alloys and specialized industrial processes, the molybdenum industry plays a vital role in supporting the broader manufacturing and infrastructure sectors of the global economy.

Production process

Molybdenum ores are typically extracted through open-pit or underground mining techniques. The raw ore is then crushed, ground, and processed through a series of physical and chemical separation methods to concentrate the molybdenum content. Common techniques include froth flotation, roasting, and leaching to produce molybdenum concentrates with high purity levels.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the molybdenum industry include the raw molybdenum-bearing ores, which are typically mined from deposits located in regions with significant molybdenum reserves. In addition, the production process requires various chemicals, energy sources, and specialized mining and processing equipment. Skilled labor, including geologists, mining engineers, and metallurgists, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 2613 is molybdenum concentrates, which are then further processed and refined to produce various molybdenum products. These include 8102 Molybdenum and articles thereof, which are used in the manufacture of steel, chemicals, and electronic components. The molybdenum industry also supplies inputs to 2825 Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts; other inorganic bases; other metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, 2849 Carbides, whether or not chemically defined, and 8101 Tungsten and articles thereof, including waste and scrap.

Family tree for molybdenum ores and concentrates

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2613'>2613: Molybdenum ores and concentrates</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2601'>2601: Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2602'>2602: Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2603'>2603: Copper ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2604'>2604: Nickel ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2605'>2605: Cobalt ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2606'>2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2607'>2607: Lead ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2608'>2608: Zinc ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2609'>2609: Tin ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2610'>2610: Chromium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2611'>2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2612'>2612: Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2614'>2614: Titanium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2615'>2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2616'>2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2617'>2617: Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2618'>2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2619'>2619: Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2620'>2620: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2621'>2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste</a>"]

    B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/261310'>261310: Molybdenum ores and concentrates; roasted</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/261390'>261390: Molybdenum ores and concentrates; other than roasted</a>"]


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