U.S. exports of Molybdenum Powders (HS 810210) totaled $1.2M in August 2026.
Molybdenum Powders imports of $40K in August 2026 ran 79% below the year-to-date monthly average of $193K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMolybdenum powder is a foundational input for producing molybdenum metal products, specialty steel alloys, and catalysts, with particle size and purity grade driving commercial value. Germany leads US import supply, followed by China and Canada. The US is itself a significant molybdenum producer at the mining and roasting stage, so imported powder often represents value-added processing of intermediate material rather than primary extraction — a supply-chain dynamic that affects origin determinations and potential Section 301 exposure for Chinese-origin powder.
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Molybdenum powder (8102100000) is metallic molybdenum in particulate form, produced by hydrogen reduction of molybdenum oxide. Molybdenum oxide and ammonium molybdate are chemical compounds classified in Chapter 28, not Chapter 81. The distinction matters because the duty rates, Section 301 applicability, and end-use sectors differ significantly — powder is used in metallurgical and powder-metallurgy applications, while the chemical forms are used in catalysts and lubricant additives.
Commercial molybdenum powder is typically specified by Fisher Sub-Sieve Size (FSSS) in the range of 2–10 µm and minimum purity of 99.95% Mo. Oxygen content and trace impurity levels (iron, carbon, nitrogen) are also critical for powder-metallurgy and sputtering-target applications. Mill certifications documenting these parameters should accompany the shipment to support classification, quality acceptance, and any end-use certificate requirements.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 8102
Subheading 810210 · $1.2M of $5.7M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8102100000 | Molybdenum Powders | $40K | 10.39% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8102100000 | Molybdenum Powders | $1.2M |
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.
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$40KYoY · free account
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$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.7M of Molybdenum Powders and exported $12.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Germany and South Korea together take 63% of it.
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duty collected equals 10.39% of imports for consumption.