Product classification
HS code for Ferromolybdenum: 7202.70
Ferro-alloys, ferro-molybdenum.
Classification of ferromolybdenum under HS 7202.70
Ferromolybdenum is classified under HS code 7202.70. This material is an alloy of iron and molybdenum, typically containing between 60% and 75% molybdenum. It is used as an alloying agent in the production of high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels, stainless steels, and cast irons to enhance corrosion resistance, hardness, and weldability. Under the Harmonized System, ferro-alloys are grouped in heading 7202. Ferromolybdenum is specifically identified in its own subheading because of its distinct chemical composition and high value. The classification requires the material to be in a primary form, such as lumps, grains, or powder, and intended for use as an additive in metallurgy rather than for direct casting into finished articles.
- Covers
- Ferromolybdenum lumps
- Ferromolybdenum crushed grains
- Ferromolybdenum powder
- Standard grade ferromolybdenum (60% Mo)
- High-grade ferromolybdenum (70-75% Mo)
- Also under 7202.70
- Codelco's ferro-molybdenum
- China Molybdenum's ferro-molybdenum
- Freeport-McMoRan's ferro-molybdenum
- Molymet's ferro-molybdenum
Codes often confused with 7202.70
Common mistake. Ferromolybdenum is occasionally misclassified under HS code 8102.94, which covers molybdenum waste and scrap, or 8102.95, which covers molybdenum bars and rods. However, if the material contains more than 4% iron and is used as an alloying additive, it must stay in 7202.70. It may also be confused with molybdenum oxides classified under 2825.70, which are chemical compounds rather than metallic ferro-alloys.
Top exporters and importers of HS 720270 (the code used for ferromolybdenum), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 720270 (the code used for ferromolybdenum) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 720270, not only ferromolybdenum.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $665M 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $375M 14% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $359M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $359M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $321M 12% of world imports
- 3 Italy $281M 11% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 ferromolybdenum
Brazil classifies ferromolybdenum under NCM 7202.70.00: HS 7202.70 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about ferromolybdenum
What is the HS code for Ferromolybdenum?
The HS code for Ferromolybdenum is 720270 (Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum). The specific HS code for ferromolybdenum is 7202.70.
How do I classify Ferromolybdenum for customs?
Ferromolybdenum is classified under HS code 720270 — Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the molybdenum percentage change the HS code?
No, as long as it meets the definition of a ferro-alloy under Chapter 72, all grades of ferromolybdenum are classified under 7202.70 regardless of the specific molybdenum concentration.
Which countries are the top exporters of ferromolybdenum (HS 720270)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 720270 (the code used for ferromolybdenum) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($665M, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($375M) and Belgium ($359M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 ferromolybdenum (HS 720270)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 720270 (the code used for ferromolybdenum) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($359M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($321M) and Italy ($281M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for Ferromolybdenum the same in all countries?
The base HS code 720270 for Ferromolybdenum is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ferromolybdenum in Brazil?
In Brazil, ferromolybdenum (HS 720270) is classified under NCM 7202.70.00.