Product classification
HS code for Molybdenum powder: 8102.10
Molybdenum, articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders.
Classification of molybdenum powder under HS 8102.10
Molybdenum powder is classified under HS code 810210 because it represents the primary metallic form of molybdenum obtained through the chemical reduction of molybdenum oxides or molybdates. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the specific notes for Chapter 81, this code is dedicated to molybdenum in its powdered state, which is a critical raw material for powder metallurgy. The classification is determined by the physical state of the metal; once the powder is sintered into bars or rods, it moves to different subheadings. The purity of the molybdenum and its particle size distribution are key factors, though the HS code 810210 covers both pure and alloyed powders provided that molybdenum is the predominant element by weight. This classification ensures that the raw material is distinguished from semi-finished products and finished articles. The Harmonized System requires that powders be defined by their ability to pass through a specific mesh size, and molybdenum powder typically meets these criteria as a fine, granular substance used in the production of high-strength steel alloys and electronic components.
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- Pure molybdenum powder
- Alloyed molybdenum powder (predominantly molybdenum)
- Molybdenum metal grains
- Reduced molybdenum metal powder
- Also under 8102.10
- Plansee molybdenum electrodes
- H.C. Starck molybdenum powder
- Materion molybdenum sputtering targets
- Molycorp molybdenum products
- Climax Molybdenum alloys
Codes often confused with 8102.10
Common mistake. Molybdenum powder is frequently confused with molybdenum oxides classified under HS code 282570. The distinction lies in the chemical state: 810210 is for the metallic form, while 282570 is for the chemical oxide. Additionally, it may be confused with unwrought molybdenum (810294), which refers to solid forms like ingots or billets that have not yet been worked, whereas 810210 is strictly for the powdered form.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810210 (the code used for molybdenum powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810210 (the code used for molybdenum powder) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 27% 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 810210, not only molybdenum powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $36M 60% of world exports
- 2 United States $9.7M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $5.0M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $60M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $18M 27% of world imports
- 2 Japan $14M 21% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $5.6M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $66M 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 powder
Brazil classifies molybdenum powder under NCM 8102.10.00: HS 8102.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about molybdenum powder
What is the HS code for Molybdenum powder?
The HS code for Molybdenum powder is 810210 (Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders). The HS code for molybdenum powder is 810210, which covers the metal in its powdered form.
How do I classify Molybdenum powder for customs?
Molybdenum powder is classified under HS code 810210 — Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is molybdenum powder considered a hazardous material for customs?
While not inherently explosive, molybdenum powder can be flammable in specific fine-particle states; however, its HS classification is based on its metallurgical properties rather than its safety profile.
Which countries are the top exporters of molybdenum powder (HS 810210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810210 (the code used for molybdenum powder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($36M, 60% of world exports), the United States ($9.7M) and China ($5.0M). World exports came to about $60M, 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 powder (HS 810210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810210 (the code used for molybdenum powder) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($18M, 27% of world imports), Japan ($14M) and the United Kingdom ($5.6M). World imports came to about $66M, 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 powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810210 for Molybdenum powder 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 powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, molybdenum powder (HS 810210) is classified under NCM 8102.10.00.