U.S. imports of Unwrought Molybdenum — Sintered Bars and Rods (HS 810294) totaled $5.9M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Unwrought Molybdenum — Sintered Bars and Rods paid $603K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Unwrought Molybdenum — Sintered Bars and Rods imports of $5.9M in August 2026 ran 118% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSintered molybdenum in unwrought form — including bars and rods produced by powder-metallurgy sintering rather than melting — is a critical feedstock for high-temperature alloy and specialty steel applications. Imports enter under a single 10-digit line, 8102940000, and Chinese-origin material is subject to Section 301 tariffs, a significant duty consideration given that China is the leading supplier. Uzbekistan and Canada are also notable sources, offering importers some geographic diversification from Section 301 exposure.
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The key classification distinction is that bars and rods under 8102940000 must be obtained *simply by sintering* — a powder-metallurgy process — rather than by melting and casting or mechanical working. Material that has undergone further hot- or cold-working after sintering may shift to a different subheading covering wrought or further-processed forms.
Yes. Sintered molybdenum imported from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty. Importers sourcing from Uzbekistan or Canada can avoid Section 301 exposure, though USMCA origin rules must be satisfied for Canadian material.
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Imports
$5.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$46KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $31.2M of Unwrought Molybdenum — Sintered Bars and Rods and exported $861K.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 8102
Subheading 810294 · $5.9M of $18.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8102940000 | Molybdenum, Unwrought Inc Bars and Rods | $5.9M | 10.22% | 100.00% | $603K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8102940000 | Molybdenum, Unwrought Inc Bars and Rods | $46K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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China and Uzbekistan together supply 87% of it. Hong Kong pays 14.6% duty; Germany 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.22% of imports for consumption.