Product classification
HS code for Molybdenum plates: 8102.95
Molybdenum, bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil.
Classification of molybdenum plates under HS 8102.95
Molybdenum plates are classified under HS code 810295. This classification falls within Chapter 81, which covers "Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof." Heading 8102 is specific to molybdenum. Subheading 8102.95 is designated for molybdenum bars and rods (other than those obtained simply by sintering), profiles, plates, sheets, strip, and foil. These are considered semi-finished products. Molybdenum plates are typically produced through rolling processes and are used in applications requiring high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion, such as in the electronics industry for heat sinks or in the aerospace industry. The classification is determined by the shape and the degree of manufacture; as long as the product is a flat-rolled shape not further worked into a specific article, it remains in this subheading.
- Covers
- Cold-rolled molybdenum plates
- Hot-rolled molybdenum sheets
- Molybdenum foil for electronics
- Molybdenum strips for vacuum tubes
- Polished molybdenum plates for high-temp applications
- Also under 8102.95
- Plansee Molybdenum Plates
- H.C. Starck Molybdenum Rods
- A.L.M.T. Molybdenum Foils
- Elmet Technologies Molybdenum Bars
Codes often confused with 8102.95
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8102.94, which is for unwrought molybdenum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering. If the plate has been rolled or further worked beyond sintering, it must move to 8102.95. Additionally, if the plate is cut into a specific shape for a machine part, it might be classified as a part of that machine (e.g., Chapter 84 or 85) or as a finished article under 8102.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810295 (the code used for molybdenum plates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810295 (the code used for molybdenum plates) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 22% 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 810295, not only molybdenum plates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $33M 40% of world exports
- 2 United States $26M 31% of world exports
- 3 Germany $10M 12% of world exports
World total: $82M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $44M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $32M 16% of world imports
- 3 United States $19M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $199M 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 molybdenum plates
Brazil classifies molybdenum plates under NCM 8102.95.00: HS 8102.95 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about molybdenum plates
What is the HS code for Molybdenum plates?
The HS code for Molybdenum plates is 810295 (Molybdenum; bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil). The HS code for molybdenum plates, sheets, and strips is 8102.95.
How do I classify Molybdenum plates for customs?
Molybdenum plates is classified under HS code 810295 — Molybdenum; bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 8102.95 and 8102.96?
HS code 8102.95 covers flat products like plates and sheets, while 8102.96 is specifically for molybdenum wire.
Which countries are the top exporters of molybdenum plates (HS 810295)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810295 (the code used for molybdenum plates) in UN Comtrade data were China ($33M, 40% of world exports), the United States ($26M) and Germany ($10M). World exports came to about $82M, 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 plates (HS 810295)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810295 (the code used for molybdenum plates) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($44M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($32M) and the United States ($19M). World imports came to about $199M, 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 plates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810295 for Molybdenum plates 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 plates in Brazil?
In Brazil, molybdenum plates (HS 810295) is classified under NCM 8102.95.00.