Product classification
HS code for Molybdenum rods: 8102.94
Molybdenum, unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering.
Classification of molybdenum rods under HS 8102.94
Molybdenum rods classified under HS code 8102.94 are defined as unwrought forms of the metal, specifically those obtained through the process of sintering. Sintering involves compacting and forming a solid mass of material by heat or pressure without melting it to the point of liquefaction. In the context of the Harmonized System, Chapter 81 covers other base metals and cermets. Molybdenum, being a refractory metal with a very high melting point, is frequently processed via powder metallurgy. This specific subheading is reserved for bars and rods that have not undergone further mechanical working beyond the initial sintering stage. If these rods were to be rolled, drawn, or forged, they would transition to a different classification. The classification relies heavily on the state of the metal; "unwrought" implies the metal is in a primary form, such as ingots, blocks, or the aforementioned sintered bars. Customs authorities look for evidence of further processing to determine if the product remains in 8102.94 or moves to the "worked" categories. The distinction is critical because unwrought forms often carry different duty rates compared to semi-finished or finished goods. The technical specifications, such as the grain structure and the absence of cold-working or hot-working marks, are used by laboratory analysts to confirm this classification.
- Covers
- Sintered molybdenum bars
- Unwrought molybdenum rods
- Molybdenum ingots obtained by sintering
- Primary molybdenum blocks
- Unworked molybdenum cylinders
- Also under 8102.94
- Plansee sintered molybdenum rods
- H.C. Starck molybdenum ingots
- Global Tungsten & Powders molybdenum billets
- A.L.M.T. Corp. molybdenum bars
Codes often confused with 8102.94
Common mistake. Molybdenum rods are frequently misclassified under HS code 8102.95. While 8102.94 is for unwrought or simply sintered products, 8102.95 is for rods that have been worked (rolled, forged, or drawn). Another common error is using 8102.96, which is specifically for molybdenum wire. Distinguishing between a thin rod and a thick wire requires checking the cross-sectional dimensions and the manufacturing method.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810294 (the code used for molybdenum rods), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810294 (the code used for molybdenum rods) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 810294, not only molybdenum rods.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $110M 58% of world exports
- 2 Austria $21M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $13M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $192M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $32M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $27M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $20M 11% of world imports
World total: $182M 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 rods
Brazil classifies molybdenum rods under NCM 8102.94.00: HS 8102.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about molybdenum rods
What is the HS code for Molybdenum rods?
The HS code for Molybdenum rods is 810294 (Molybdenum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering). The HS code for molybdenum rods that are unwrought or obtained simply by sintering is 8102.94.
How do I classify Molybdenum rods for customs?
Molybdenum rods is classified under HS code 810294 — Molybdenum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 8102.94 and 8102.95?
8102.94 covers rods in their primary sintered state, whereas 8102.95 covers rods that have undergone further mechanical processing like rolling or forging.
Which countries are the top exporters of molybdenum rods (HS 810294)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810294 (the code used for molybdenum rods) in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 58% of world exports), Austria ($21M) and Germany ($13M). World exports came to about $192M, 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 rods (HS 810294)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810294 (the code used for molybdenum rods) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($27M) and Japan ($20M). World imports came to about $182M, 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 rods the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810294 for Molybdenum rods 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 rods in Brazil?
In Brazil, molybdenum rods (HS 810294) is classified under NCM 8102.94.00.