About HS Code 261310
Roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates, primarily molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) that has undergone a roasting process to remove sulfur, are crucial for the production of ferromolybdenum and various molybdenum chemicals. These materials are essential for the steel industry, particularly in manufacturing high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloys used in construction, automotive, and aerospace sectors. Major importers include industrialized nations with significant steel production, such as China, Japan, and European countries. Leading exporters are typically countries with large molybdenum mines and roasting facilities, like Chile, the United States, and Peru. The trade is influenced by global steel demand, energy costs for roasting, and environmental regulations related to sulfur emissions. The purity of the roasted concentrate, often measured by its molybdenum content and low impurity levels, is critical for its market value and suitability for downstream processing into molybdenum metal or chemicals.
Products Under This Code
Roasted Molybdenum Concentrate (RMC), Molybdenum trioxide, Molybdenum calcine, Technical Molybdenum Oxide, Molybdenum disulfide (roasted)
Real World Examples
Freeport-McMoRan (US), Codelco (Chile), China Molybdenum Co. (CMOC), Southern Copper Corporation (Peru)
Common Misclassification
This code is specifically for *roasted* concentrates and should be distinguished from *unroasted* molybdenum ores (HS 261390) or unwrought molybdenum metal (HS 810210).
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
Chile, the US, and Peru are major exporters, with China, Japan, and Europe being significant importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 261310?
HS code 261310 covers: Molybdenum ores and concentrates; roasted. Roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates, primarily molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) that has undergone a roasting process to remove sulfur, are crucial for the production of ferromolybdenum and various molybdenum chemicals. These materials are essential for the steel industry, particularly in manufacturing high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloys used in construction, automotive, and aerospace sectors. Major importers include industrialized nations with significant steel production, such as China, Japan, and European countries. Leading exporters are typically countries with large molybdenum mines and roasting facilities, like Chile, the United States, and Peru. The trade is influenced by global steel demand, energy costs for roasting, and environmental regulations related to sulfur emissions. The purity of the roasted concentrate, often measured by its molybdenum content and low impurity levels, is critical for its market value and suitability for downstream processing into molybdenum metal or chemicals.
What products fall under HS code 261310?
Roasted Molybdenum Concentrate (RMC), Molybdenum trioxide, Molybdenum calcine, Technical Molybdenum Oxide, Molybdenum disulfide (roasted)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 261310?
This code is specifically for *roasted* concentrates and should be distinguished from *unroasted* molybdenum ores (HS 261390) or unwrought molybdenum metal (HS 810210).
How is HS code 261310 structured?
HS code 261310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (26) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.