Product classification
HS code for Molybdenum electrodes: 8102.99
Molybdenum, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102.
Classification of molybdenum electrodes under HS 8102.99
Molybdenum electrodes are classified under HS code 8102.99. This code is a residual category for articles of molybdenum that are not elsewhere specified within heading 8102. While molybdenum bars and sheets have their own subheadings, finished articles made from molybdenum that have a specific industrial function—such as electrodes used in glass melting furnaces—fall into this "other" category. Molybdenum is chosen for electrodes due to its high melting point and excellent conductivity in molten glass environments. Because these electrodes are finished components rather than simple raw material shapes, they are distinguished from the semi-finished forms found in 8102.95.
- Covers
- Molybdenum glass melting electrodes
- Molybdenum crucibles for high-temperature processing
- Molybdenum bolts, nuts, and screws
- Finished molybdenum machine parts
- Molybdenum heating elements for vacuum furnaces
- Also under 8102.99
- Plansee Molybdenum Crucibles
- H.C. Starck Molybdenum Sputtering Targets
- Elmet Technologies Molybdenum Electrodes
- A.L.M.T. Molybdenum Heating Elements
Codes often confused with 8102.99
Common mistake. Molybdenum electrodes are often confused with HS code 8545, which covers carbon electrodes and other articles of graphite or carbon used for electrical purposes. However, 8545 is strictly for carbon-based products. Another common error is classifying them under 8102.95. While an electrode may look like a bar, if it has been further worked (e.g., threaded, tapered, or fitted for a specific machine), it moves from 8102.95 to the "articles" category of 8102.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810299 (the code used for molybdenum electrodes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810299 (the code used for molybdenum electrodes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 810299, not only molybdenum electrodes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $42M 34% of world exports
- 2 Uzbekistan* ~$19M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Bulgaria $18M 15% of world exports
World total: $123M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $32M 19% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $21M 13% of world imports
- 3 China $13M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $167M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 molybdenum electrodes
Brazil classifies molybdenum electrodes under NCM 8102.99.00: HS 8102.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about molybdenum electrodes
What is the HS code for Molybdenum electrodes?
The HS code for Molybdenum electrodes is 810299 (Molybdenum; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102). The HS code for molybdenum electrodes, particularly those used in industrial furnaces, is 8102.99.
How do I classify Molybdenum electrodes for customs?
Molybdenum electrodes is classified under HS code 810299 — Molybdenum; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these the same as welding electrodes?
No. Welding electrodes made of base metal cored with flux material are typically classified under heading 8311. Molybdenum electrodes in 8102.99 are usually solid metal components for glass melting or specialized heating.
Which countries are the top exporters of molybdenum electrodes (HS 810299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810299 (the code used for molybdenum electrodes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($42M, 34% of world exports), Uzbekistan (about $19M) and Bulgaria ($18M). World exports came to about $123M, 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 molybdenum electrodes (HS 810299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810299 (the code used for molybdenum electrodes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($32M, 19% of world imports), South Korea ($21M) and China ($13M). World imports came to about $167M, 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 Molybdenum electrodes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810299 for Molybdenum electrodes 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 molybdenum electrodes in Brazil?
In Brazil, molybdenum electrodes (HS 810299) is classified under NCM 8102.99.00.