U.S. imports of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates (HS 261310) totaled $5.9M in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRoasting distinguishes this heading from unroasted molybdenum concentrates: the thermal oxidation process converts molybdenite (MoS₂) to technical-grade molybdic oxide (MoO₃), the primary intermediate for steel alloying additions and chemical catalyst production. All roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates enter under a single US tariff line (2613100000), simplifying classification relative to multi-metal ore headings. Mexico and Chile are the leading suppliers to the US, consistent with their large porphyry copper-molybdenum mining operations, with Canada also a significant source.
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Roasted molybdenum concentrates (heading 261310) have been thermally processed to produce molybdic oxide, which is directly usable as a steel alloying addition or chemical feedstock. Unroasted concentrates (heading 261390) require further processing. The roasting step adds value and affects classification, so importers must confirm the processing state of the material with their supplier.
Mexico and Chile are the top two suppliers under heading 261310, reflecting their major copper-molybdenum porphyry mining operations where molybdenum is recovered as a byproduct. Canada is also a notable source, and the Netherlands and Belgium appear among recorded suppliers, likely as trading or processing intermediaries.
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Monthly import values over time
Exports
$98.0M
Imports: $5.9M to 4 countries
Surplus of $92.1M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $92.1M (net exporter)
YTD: $33.1M imported (April 2026)
10 shipments/month
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