HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2613.90 – Molybdenum ores and concentrates; other than roasted
HS code 2613.90 is the 6-digit subheading for molybdenum ores and concentrates, other than roasted. It is used for molybdenum disulfide concentrate, molybdenite ore, molybdenum ore fines, flotation molybdenum concentrate and unroasted molybdenum concentrate.
What HS 2613.90 covers
Molybdenum ores and concentrates, in their unroasted form (primarily molybdenum disulfide, MoS2), serve as the initial raw material for the global molybdenum industry. These concentrates are typically produced directly from mining operations and then shipped to roasting facilities, often located in different countries, before further processing into ferromolybdenum or molybdenum chemicals. They are vital for the steel industry, contributing to the production of high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloys used in construction, automotive, and aerospace. Major importers include countries with roasting and processing capabilities, such as China, Japan, and various European nations. Key exporters are countries rich in molybdenum deposits, including Chile, the United States, and Peru. The trade is influenced by global demand for specialty steels, the availability of roasting capacity, and environmental regulations. The molybdenum content and low impurity levels are crucial for determining the concentrate's market value and suitability for subsequent processing.
- Covers
- Molybdenum disulfide concentrate
- Molybdenite ore
- Molybdenum ore fines
- Flotation molybdenum concentrate
- Unroasted molybdenum concentrate
- Examples
- Freeport-McMoRan (US)
- Codelco (Chile)
- China Molybdenum Co. (CMOC)
- Southern Copper Corporation (Peru)
Codes often confused with 2613.90
Common mistake. This code covers *unroasted* concentrates and is distinct from *roasted* molybdenum concentrates (HS 261310) or unwrought molybdenum metal (HS 810210).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 261390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 261390 in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% 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 Peru* ~$2.0B 45% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Chile $826M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $673M 15% of world exports
World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.2B 27% of world imports
- 2 Chile $951M 22% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $581M 13% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 2613.90 2
Brazil splits HS 2613.90 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 2613.90
What is HS code 261390?
HS code 261390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molybdenum ores and concentrates; other than roasted. Molybdenum ores and concentrates, in their unroasted form (primarily molybdenum disulfide, MoS2), serve as the initial raw material for the global molybdenum industry. These concentrates are typically produced directly from mining operations and then shipped to roasting facilities, often located in different countries, before further processing into ferromolybdenum or molybdenum chemicals. They are vital for the steel industry, contributing to the production of high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloys used in construction, automotive, and aerospace. Major importers include countries with roasting and processing capabilities, such as China, Japan, and various European nations. Key exporters are countries rich in molybdenum deposits, including Chile, the United States, and Peru. The trade is influenced by global demand for specialty steels, the availability of roasting capacity, and environmental regulations. The molybdenum content and low impurity levels are crucial for determining the concentrate's market value and suitability for subsequent processing.
What products fall under HS code 261390?
Molybdenum disulfide concentrate, Molybdenite ore, Molybdenum ore fines, Flotation molybdenum concentrate, Unroasted molybdenum concentrate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 261390?
This code covers *unroasted* concentrates and is distinct from *roasted* molybdenum concentrates (HS 261310) or unwrought molybdenum metal (HS 810210).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 261390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 261390 in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $2.0B, 45% of world exports), Chile ($826M) and the United States ($673M). World exports came to about $4.4B, 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 261390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 261390 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 27% of world imports), Chile ($951M) and the Netherlands ($581M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 261390 structured?
HS code 261390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 261390?
Brazil splits HS code 261390 into 2 NCM codes: 2613.90.10 (Molybdenite, not roasted), 2613.90.90 (Other molybdenum ores, not roasted). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.