Molybdenum ores and concentrates

HS v2022 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 manufacturing high-performance alloys and specialty chemicals, the molybdenum industry plays a vital role in supporting the broader global economy.

Production process

Molybdenum ores are typically extracted from open-pit or underground mines. The ore is then crushed, ground, and concentrated through a series of physical and chemical processes, such as flotation, roasting, and leaching, to produce molybdenum concentrates. These concentrates are further refined and processed to obtain pure molybdenum metal or molybdenum compounds, depending on the end-use requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the molybdenum industry include molybdenum-bearing ores, which are the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry requires various types of mining and processing equipment, energy sources (such as electricity and fuel), and chemical reagents used in the concentration and refining processes. Skilled labor, including geologists, mining engineers, and metallurgists, is also a critical input for the industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the molybdenum industry are molybdenum concentrates, molybdenum metal, and molybdenum compounds. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 7207 Steel, 2825 Titanium oxides, 2850 Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, and 8401 Nuclear reactors.

Family tree for molybdenum ores and concentrates

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2613'>2613: Molybdenum ores and concentrates</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2601'>2601: Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2602'>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/v2022/2603'>2603: Copper ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2604'>2604: Nickel ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2605'>2605: Cobalt ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2606'>2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2607'>2607: Lead ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2608'>2608: Zinc ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2609'>2609: Tin ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2610'>2610: Chromium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2611'>2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2612'>2612: Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2614'>2614: Titanium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2615'>2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2616'>2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2617'>2617: Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2618'>2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2619'>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/v2022/2620'>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/v2022/2621'>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/v2022/261310'>261310: Molybdenum ores and concentrates; roasted</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/261390'>261390: Molybdenum ores and concentrates; other than roasted</a>"]


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