About HS Code 284170
Molybdates are inorganic salts of molybdic acid, widely traded for their diverse industrial applications, particularly in metallurgy, agriculture, and chemical catalysis. They are crucial as corrosion inhibitors, flame retardants, and as micronutrients in fertilizers. The steel industry is a significant consumer, using molybdates in alloys to enhance strength and corrosion resistance. Major importers include countries with robust manufacturing sectors, especially in steel production and agriculture, such as China, the United States, and Germany. Exporters are typically countries with significant molybdenum mining operations, like Chile, China, and the United States, which process molybdenum ore into various molybdate forms. Key considerations in their trade include purity levels, specific chemical forms (e.g., sodium molybdate, ammonium molybdate), and their role in sustainable agriculture and advanced material science.
Products Under This Code
Sodium molybdate, Ammonium dimolybdate, Ammonium heptamolybdate, Calcium molybdate, Molybdenum trioxide (as a precursor), Molybdenum catalysts, Micronutrient fertilizers
Real World Examples
Climax Molybdenum (a Freeport-McMoRan company), Molymet, China Molybdenum, Sigma-Aldrich Molybdates
Common Misclassification
This code might be confused with 282570 (Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides) if the product is an oxide rather than a salt, or with 3105 (Mineral or chemical fertilizers) if it's a prepared fertilizer mixture.
Products Classified Under 2841.70
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, the United States, and Germany are major importers, with exports primarily from Chile, China, and the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 284170?
HS code 284170 covers: Salts; molybdates. Molybdates are inorganic salts of molybdic acid, widely traded for their diverse industrial applications, particularly in metallurgy, agriculture, and chemical catalysis. They are crucial as corrosion inhibitors, flame retardants, and as micronutrients in fertilizers. The steel industry is a significant consumer, using molybdates in alloys to enhance strength and corrosion resistance. Major importers include countries with robust manufacturing sectors, especially in steel production and agriculture, such as China, the United States, and Germany. Exporters are typically countries with significant molybdenum mining operations, like Chile, China, and the United States, which process molybdenum ore into various molybdate forms. Key considerations in their trade include purity levels, specific chemical forms (e.g., sodium molybdate, ammonium molybdate), and their role in sustainable agriculture and advanced material science.
What products fall under HS code 284170?
Sodium molybdate, Ammonium dimolybdate, Ammonium heptamolybdate, Calcium molybdate, Molybdenum trioxide (as a precursor), Molybdenum catalysts, Micronutrient fertilizers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 284170?
This code might be confused with 282570 (Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides) if the product is an oxide rather than a salt, or with 3105 (Mineral or chemical fertilizers) if it's a prepared fertilizer mixture.
How is HS code 284170 structured?
HS code 284170 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (41) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.