Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS v2017 Code: 8102

About molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

hs code 8102 covers molybdenum, a rare and valuable metal with a wide range of industrial applications. Molybdenum is a key component in the production of steel, chemicals, and various high-performance alloys. Its unique properties, such as high melting point, strength, and corrosion resistance, make it an essential material in industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy. The global molybdenum market is closely tied to the performance of these industries, highlighting the importance of this hs code within the broader economy.

Production process

Molybdenum is primarily extracted from molybdenite, the most common molybdenum-bearing mineral. The production process typically involves mining, concentration, roasting, and chemical processing to obtain pure molybdenum metal or molybdenum compounds. Advanced techniques, such as solvent extraction and electrochemical methods, are often employed to enhance the purity and efficiency of molybdenum production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the molybdenum industry include molybdenite ore, which is the primary raw material, as well as various chemicals, energy sources, and specialized equipment for mining, processing, and refining operations. Significant investments in mining infrastructure, processing facilities, and research and development are necessary to support the production of high-quality molybdenum products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the molybdenum industry are pure molybdenum metal, molybdenum compounds, and molybdenum-containing alloys. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 7208 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, 8401 (Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors; machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation), and 8501 (Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)), among others. The versatility of molybdenum makes it a crucial material in the production of high-performance components and specialized applications.

Family tree for molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8102'>8102: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8101'>8101: Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8103'>8103: Tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8104'>8104: Magnesium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8105'>8105: Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8106'>8106: Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8107'>8107: Cadmium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8108'>8108: Titanium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8109'>8109: Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8110'>8110: Antimony; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8111'>8111: Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8112'>8112: Beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and thallium; and articles of these metals, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8113'>8113: Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]

    B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810210'>810210: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810294'>810294: Molybdenum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810295'>810295: Molybdenum; bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810296'>810296: Molybdenum; wire</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810297'>810297: Molybdenum; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810299'>810299: Molybdenum; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102</a>"]


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