HS Code for Waste molybdenum

Waste molybdenum is classified under HS code 8102.97. This code is found in Chapter 81, which covers other base metals, cermets, and articles thereof. Molybdenum is specifically addressed under heading 8102, and the subheading 8102.97 is reserved for waste and scrap. This classification is used for molybdenum metal that has been discarded due to breakage, wear, or as a byproduct of machining and fabrication. Molybdenum is a high-value refractory metal, and its scrap is highly sought after for recycling into new alloys or chemical catalysts. The classification ensures that the material is recognized as a secondary raw material rather than a primary ore or a finished industrial component. It covers the metal in its metallic form, including alloys where molybdenum is the predominant element by weight. Accurate classification is necessary for customs valuation, as the price of molybdenum scrap fluctuates significantly based on purity and market demand.

Products Included

• Molybdenum shavings, turnings, and chips from machining
• Broken or spent molybdenum electrodes
• Scrap molybdenum wire and filaments
• Discarded molybdenum plates and rods
• Metallic molybdenum residues from vacuum furnace components

Common Misclassification

Waste molybdenum is sometimes misclassified under HS code 8102.94, which covers unwrought molybdenum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering. If the scrap has been remelted or processed into a crude form, it moves from 8102.97 to 8102.94. Additionally, it may be confused with HS code 2613.10 (Molybdenum ores and concentrates). However, 2613.10 is for naturally occurring minerals, whereas 8102.97 is for processed metal that has reached the end of its life cycle.

FAQ

What is the HS code for waste molybdenum?

The HS code for molybdenum waste and scrap is 8102.97.

Does this include molybdenum oxide waste?

No, molybdenum oxides are typically classified in Chapter 28 (Chemicals) or Chapter 26 (Ores), depending on their purity and origin; 8102.97 is for metallic waste.