HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8102.97 – Molybdenum; waste and scrap
HS code 8102.97 is the 6-digit subheading for molybdenum, waste and scrap. It is used for molybdenum turnings, molybdenum solids scrap, molybdenum powder scrap, molybdenum alloy scrap and molybdenum electrode scrap.
What HS 8102.97 covers
This HS code pertains to molybdenum waste and scrap, a vital category in the circular economy of this high-value metal. Trade in molybdenum scrap is driven by its recyclability, offering a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly source of molybdenum compared to primary mining. Importers are typically countries with strong metallurgical industries and recycling infrastructure, seeking to recover molybdenum for reuse in alloys, chemicals, or new products. These include nations like China, Japan, and the United States, which have significant demand for molybdenum. Exporters are often industrial nations generating scrap from manufacturing processes, such as Germany, the United States, and various European countries. Key considerations in this trade include the purity of the scrap, its form (e.g., turnings, solids, powder), and the presence of contaminants, all of which impact its value and processing requirements.
- Covers
- Molybdenum turnings
- Molybdenum solids scrap
- Molybdenum powder scrap
- Molybdenum alloy scrap
- Molybdenum electrode scrap
- Molybdenum sheet cuttings
- Examples
- Molybdenum EDM wire scrap
- Molybdenum furnace element scrap
- Molybdenum sputtering target scrap
- Molybdenum mill scale
- Molybdenum alloy turnings
Codes often confused with 8102.97
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 7204 (ferrous waste and scrap) if not properly identified as non-ferrous, or with 810210 (unwrought molybdenum) if the scrap is of very high purity and intended for direct melting.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810297, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810297 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 26% 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 United Kingdom $113M 35% of world exports
- 2 China $72M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $25M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $322M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $107M 26% of world imports
- 2 United States $85M 20% of world imports
- 3 Germany $76M 18% of world imports
World total: $420M 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 8102.97
Brazil does not split HS 8102.97: its NCM code is 8102.97.00.
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 8102.97
What is HS code 810297?
HS code 810297 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molybdenum; waste and scrap. This HS code pertains to molybdenum waste and scrap, a vital category in the circular economy of this high-value metal. Trade in molybdenum scrap is driven by its recyclability, offering a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly source of molybdenum compared to primary mining. Importers are typically countries with strong metallurgical industries and recycling infrastructure, seeking to recover molybdenum for reuse in alloys, chemicals, or new products. These include nations like China, Japan, and the United States, which have significant demand for molybdenum. Exporters are often industrial nations generating scrap from manufacturing processes, such as Germany, the United States, and various European countries. Key considerations in this trade include the purity of the scrap, its form (e.g., turnings, solids, powder), and the presence of contaminants, all of which impact its value and processing requirements.
What products fall under HS code 810297?
Molybdenum turnings, Molybdenum solids scrap, Molybdenum powder scrap, Molybdenum alloy scrap, Molybdenum electrode scrap, Molybdenum sheet cuttings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810297?
This code might be confused with 7204 (ferrous waste and scrap) if not properly identified as non-ferrous, or with 810210 (unwrought molybdenum) if the scrap is of very high purity and intended for direct melting.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810297?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810297 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($113M, 35% of world exports), China ($72M) and Germany ($25M). World exports came to about $322M, 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 810297?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810297 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($107M, 26% of world imports), the United States ($85M) and Germany ($76M). World imports came to about $420M, 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 810297 structured?
HS code 810297 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 (97) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810297?
In Brazil, HS code 810297 is NCM 8102.97.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.