HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2613.10 – Molybdenum ores and concentrates; roasted
HS code 2613.10 is the 6-digit subheading for molybdenum ores and concentrates, roasted. It is used for roasted Molybdenum Concentrate (RMC), molybdenum trioxide, molybdenum calcine, technical Molybdenum Oxide and molybdenum disulfide (roasted).
What HS 2613.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- Roasted Molybdenum Concentrate (RMC)
- Molybdenum trioxide
- Molybdenum calcine
- Technical Molybdenum Oxide
- Molybdenum disulfide (roasted)
- Examples
- Freeport-McMoRan (US)
- Codelco (Chile)
- China Molybdenum Co. (CMOC)
- Southern Copper Corporation (Peru)
Codes often confused with 2613.10
Common mistake. This code is specifically for *roasted* concentrates and should be distinguished from *unroasted* molybdenum ores (HS 261390) or unwrought molybdenum metal (HS 810210).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 261310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 261310 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $1.7B 41% of world exports
- 2 United States $746M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $718M 17% of world exports
World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $836M 18% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $736M 16% of world imports
- 3 India $605M 13% of world imports
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2613.10 2
Brazil splits HS 2613.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 26.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2613.10
What is HS code 261310?
HS code 261310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 261310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 261310 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($1.7B, 41% of world exports), the United States ($746M) and the Netherlands ($718M). World exports came to about $4.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 261310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 261310 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($836M, 18% of world imports), South Korea ($736M) and India ($605M). World imports came to about $4.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 261310?
Brazil splits HS code 261310 into 2 NCM codes: 2613.10.10 (Roasted molybdenite), 2613.10.90 (Other roasted molybdenum ores). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.