HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8102.10 – Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders
HS code 8102.10 is the 6-digit subheading for molybdenum, articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders. It is used for molybdenum powder, molybdenum electrodes, molybdenum heating elements, molybdenum sputtering targets and molybdenum waste.
What HS 8102.10 covers
This broad HS code covers various forms of molybdenum, including articles, waste, scrap, and powders. Molybdenum is a vital refractory metal known for its high melting point, strength at elevated temperatures, and excellent corrosion resistance, making it crucial in steel alloys, catalysts, and electronic components. International trade in these forms reflects the material's entire lifecycle, from raw powder to finished products and recycling. Major importers are typically countries with significant industrial demand, particularly in the automotive, chemical, energy, and electronics sectors. Exporters often include countries with substantial molybdenum mining operations or advanced processing capabilities. The trade is influenced by global industrial growth, technological advancements, and the strategic importance of molybdenum in high-performance applications, emphasizing both primary production and efficient recycling.
- Covers
- Molybdenum powder
- Molybdenum electrodes
- Molybdenum heating elements
- Molybdenum sputtering targets
- Molybdenum waste
- Molybdenum alloy scrap
- Molybdenum crucibles
- Molybdenum contacts
- Examples
- Plansee molybdenum electrodes
- H.C. Starck molybdenum powder
- Materion molybdenum sputtering targets
- Molycorp molybdenum products
- Climax Molybdenum alloys
Codes often confused with 8102.10
Common mistake. Similar to tungsten, this broad code can lead to confusion with specific unwrought forms (810294) or wire (810296) if the 'articles' aspect isn't dominant, or if the waste/scrap is not clearly identified as molybdenum.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810210 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, 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 Germany $36M 60% of world exports
- 2 United States $9.7M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $5.0M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $60M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $18M 27% of world imports
- 2 Japan $14M 21% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $5.6M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $66M 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 code for 8102.10
Brazil does not split HS 8102.10: its NCM code is 8102.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8102.10
What is HS code 810210?
HS code 810210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders. This broad HS code covers various forms of molybdenum, including articles, waste, scrap, and powders. Molybdenum is a vital refractory metal known for its high melting point, strength at elevated temperatures, and excellent corrosion resistance, making it crucial in steel alloys, catalysts, and electronic components. International trade in these forms reflects the material's entire lifecycle, from raw powder to finished products and recycling. Major importers are typically countries with significant industrial demand, particularly in the automotive, chemical, energy, and electronics sectors. Exporters often include countries with substantial molybdenum mining operations or advanced processing capabilities. The trade is influenced by global industrial growth, technological advancements, and the strategic importance of molybdenum in high-performance applications, emphasizing both primary production and efficient recycling.
What products fall under HS code 810210?
Molybdenum powder, Molybdenum electrodes, Molybdenum heating elements, Molybdenum sputtering targets, Molybdenum waste, Molybdenum alloy scrap, Molybdenum crucibles, Molybdenum contacts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810210?
Similar to tungsten, this broad code can lead to confusion with specific unwrought forms (810294) or wire (810296) if the 'articles' aspect isn't dominant, or if the waste/scrap is not clearly identified as molybdenum.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810210 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($36M, 60% of world exports), the United States ($9.7M) and China ($5.0M). World exports came to about $60M, 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 810210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810210 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($18M, 27% of world imports), Japan ($14M) and the United Kingdom ($5.6M). World imports came to about $66M, 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 810210 structured?
HS code 810210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) 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 810210?
In Brazil, HS code 810210 is NCM 8102.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.