U.S. imports of Wrought Molybdenum and Articles Thereof (NESOI) (HS 810299) totaled $1.5M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Wrought Molybdenum and Articles Thereof (NESOI) paid $214K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wrought Molybdenum and Articles Thereof (NESOI) imports of $1.5M in August 2026 ran 52% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCovering finished and semi-finished molybdenum articles not elsewhere specified — including machined parts, tubes, and other worked forms — this residual heading (8102990000) captures the broadest range of value-added molybdenum products entering US commerce. China and Austria are the leading suppliers, with Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea also significant, reflecting Asia's role in precision machining of refractory metals for electronics and industrial applications. Importers should verify that articles have not been further processed to the point where they would be classified under a more specific chapter (e.g., as parts of a particular machine).
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72 import shipments a month
The NESOI (not elsewhere specified or included) designation means 8102990000 applies only when no more specific provision covers the article. Molybdenum parts identifiable as components of a particular machine or apparatus are generally classified with that machine under the relevant chapter (e.g., Chapter 84 or 85) by application of GRI 1 and the relevant section or chapter notes. Classification should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker when the article has a dedicated end-use identity.
Yes. Wrought molybdenum articles of Chinese origin classified under 8102990000 are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Given that China is the leading supplier under this heading, importers sourcing precision-machined molybdenum components from Chinese manufacturers should factor Section 301 costs into landed-cost calculations and evaluate whether alternative suppliers in Austria, Taiwan, or Japan can meet technical specifications.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.6M of Wrought Molybdenum and Articles Thereof (NESOI) and exported $14.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Austria together supply 85% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 14.03% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8102990000 | Molybdenum, Wrought | $1.5M | 14.03% | 100.00% | $214K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8102990000 | Molybdenum, Wrought | $1.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 8102
Subheading 810299 · $1.5M of $18.9M
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