Product classification
HS code for Waste molybdenum: 8102.97
Molybdenum, waste and scrap.
Classification of waste molybdenum under HS 8102.97
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8102.97
- Molybdenum EDM wire scrap
- Molybdenum furnace element scrap
- Molybdenum sputtering target scrap
- Molybdenum mill scale
- Molybdenum alloy turnings
Codes often confused with 8102.97
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810297 (the code used for waste molybdenum), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810297 (the code used for waste molybdenum) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 26% 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 810297, not only waste molybdenum.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $113M 35% of world exports
- 2 China $72M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $25M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $322M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $107M 26% of world imports
- 2 United States $85M 20% of world imports
- 3 Germany $76M 18% of world imports
World total: $420M 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 waste molybdenum
Brazil classifies waste molybdenum under NCM 8102.97.00: HS 8102.97 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about waste molybdenum
What is the HS code for Waste molybdenum?
The HS code for Waste molybdenum is 810297 (Molybdenum; waste and scrap). The HS code for molybdenum waste and scrap is 8102.97.
How do I classify Waste molybdenum for customs?
Waste molybdenum is classified under HS code 810297 — Molybdenum; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of waste molybdenum (HS 810297)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810297 (the code used for waste molybdenum) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($113M, 35% of world exports), China ($72M) and Germany ($25M). World exports came to about $322M, 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 waste molybdenum (HS 810297)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810297 (the code used for waste molybdenum) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($107M, 26% of world imports), the United States ($85M) and Germany ($76M). World imports came to about $420M, 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 Waste molybdenum the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810297 for Waste molybdenum 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 waste molybdenum in Brazil?
In Brazil, waste molybdenum (HS 810297) is classified under NCM 8102.97.00.