HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8102.94 – Molybdenum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering
HS code 8102.94 is the 6-digit subheading for molybdenum, unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering. It is used for sintered molybdenum bars, unwrought molybdenum ingots, molybdenum rods (sintered), molybdenum billets and molybdenum powder compacts.
What HS 8102.94 covers
This HS code specifically covers unwrought molybdenum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering. Sintering is a critical process for molybdenum, similar to tungsten, to create dense, solid forms from powder without full melting, leveraging its high melting point. These unwrought forms serve as essential raw materials for further processing into high-temperature components, electrodes, and specialized alloys, capitalizing on molybdenum's unique properties. Importers are typically industrial manufacturers in sectors like steel production, electronics, and high-temperature furnace construction, seeking high-purity molybdenum. Exporters are often countries with significant molybdenum mining and primary processing capabilities. The trade in these forms is driven by global industrial demand for materials that offer superior performance in demanding applications, making quality and consistent dimensions paramount.
- Covers
- Sintered molybdenum bars
- Unwrought molybdenum ingots
- Molybdenum rods (sintered)
- Molybdenum billets
- Molybdenum powder compacts
- Molybdenum slugs
- Molybdenum blanks
- Molybdenum preforms
- Examples
- Plansee sintered molybdenum rods
- H.C. Starck molybdenum ingots
- Global Tungsten & Powders molybdenum billets
- A.L.M.T. Corp. molybdenum bars
Codes often confused with 8102.94
Common mistake. Can be confused with molybdenum waste and scrap (810297) if the unwrought forms are damaged or off-spec, or with more processed bars and rods (e.g., 810296 for wire) if further drawing or shaping has occurred.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810294, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810294 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 China $110M 58% of world exports
- 2 Austria $21M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $13M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $192M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $32M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $27M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $20M 11% of world imports
World total: $182M 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 8102.94
Brazil does not split HS 8102.94: its NCM code is 8102.94.00.
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 8102.94
What is HS code 810294?
HS code 810294 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molybdenum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering. This HS code specifically covers unwrought molybdenum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering. Sintering is a critical process for molybdenum, similar to tungsten, to create dense, solid forms from powder without full melting, leveraging its high melting point. These unwrought forms serve as essential raw materials for further processing into high-temperature components, electrodes, and specialized alloys, capitalizing on molybdenum's unique properties. Importers are typically industrial manufacturers in sectors like steel production, electronics, and high-temperature furnace construction, seeking high-purity molybdenum. Exporters are often countries with significant molybdenum mining and primary processing capabilities. The trade in these forms is driven by global industrial demand for materials that offer superior performance in demanding applications, making quality and consistent dimensions paramount.
What products fall under HS code 810294?
Sintered molybdenum bars, Unwrought molybdenum ingots, Molybdenum rods (sintered), Molybdenum billets, Molybdenum powder compacts, Molybdenum slugs, Molybdenum blanks, Molybdenum preforms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810294?
Can be confused with molybdenum waste and scrap (810297) if the unwrought forms are damaged or off-spec, or with more processed bars and rods (e.g., 810296 for wire) if further drawing or shaping has occurred.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810294?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810294 in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 58% of world exports), Austria ($21M) and Germany ($13M). World exports came to about $192M, 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 810294?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810294 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($27M) and Japan ($20M). World imports came to about $182M, 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 810294 structured?
HS code 810294 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 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810294?
In Brazil, HS code 810294 is NCM 8102.94.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.