Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HS v2022 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, superalloys, and various chemical compounds. Its high melting point, strength, and corrosion resistance make it an essential material in the manufacturing of aircraft parts, industrial machinery, and energy infrastructure. The global molybdenum industry plays a vital role in supporting the growth and development of numerous sectors within the broader economy.

Production process

Molybdenum is primarily extracted from molybdenite, the principal 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 hydrometallurgical and electrochemical methods, are also employed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of molybdenum production.

Production inputs

The molybdenum industry relies on a range of inputs, including molybdenite ore, energy sources (such as electricity and natural gas), and various chemicals and reagents used in the extraction and refining processes. Specialized equipment, such as mining machinery, furnaces, and chemical processing units, are also essential for the production of molybdenum and its derivatives.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the molybdenum industry include molybdenum metal, molybdenum compounds (such as molybdenum disulfide and molybdenum trioxide), and molybdenum-containing alloys. These outputs are widely used in the manufacturing of 7326 Articles of iron or steel, 8401 (Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors; machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation), and 8482 Ball or roller bearings.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8102'>8102: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8101'>8101: Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8103'>8103: Tantalum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8104'>8104: Magnesium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8105'>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/v2022/8106'>8106: Bismuth; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8108'>8108: Titanium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8109'>8109: Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8110'>8110: Antimony; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8111'>8111: Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8112'>8112: Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium), articles of these metals, including waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8113'>8113: Cermets; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]

    B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810210'>810210: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810294'>810294: Molybdenum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810295'>810295: Molybdenum; bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810296'>810296: Molybdenum; wire</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810297'>810297: Molybdenum; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810299'>810299: Molybdenum; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102</a>"]


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