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U.S. imports of molybdenum wire (HS 810296) totaled $378K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Molybdenum Wire paid $128K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 35% on $370K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Molybdenum Wire imports of $378K in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $316K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDrawn to fine gauges for use in lamp filaments, thermal spray coatings, and electrical discharge machining electrodes, molybdenum wire is a specialized downstream product with demanding dimensional and purity specifications. All US imports enter under 8102960000, and Chinese-origin wire — China being the leading supplier — carries Section 301 tariff exposure that has prompted some buyers to qualify alternative sources in Sweden and Austria. Sweden's presence reflects the country's established tungsten and refractory-metals wire-drawing industry, which extends naturally to molybdenum.
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The primary end uses are incandescent and halogen lamp filaments, thermal spray wire for wear-resistant coatings, and electrodes for electrical discharge machining (EDM). Semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing also consume fine-gauge molybdenum wire for specialized heating elements and sputtering targets.
Because molybdenum wire (8102960000) is distinguished from other molybdenum forms by its drawn-wire geometry, entry documentation should include the manufacturer's mill certificate specifying diameter, tensile properties, and molybdenum content. If the product is coated or alloyed, classification may shift outside heading 8102, so a binding ruling or consultation with a licensed customs broker is advisable for non-standard specifications.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8102960000 | MOLYBDENUM WIRE | $378K | 34.54% | $128K |
MOLYBDENUM WIRE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8102960000 | MOLYBDENUM WIRE | $545K |
MOLYBDENUM WIRE
7.8K kg
COBALT, UNWROUGHT, PWDRS, MATTES ETC
HS 810520
TITANIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF NESOI
HS 810890
CERMETS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, INC WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 811300
TUNGSTEN WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 810197
UNWROUGHT TITANIUM; POWDERS
HS 810820
GA, HF, INDIUM, NIOBIUM, RHENIUM & ARTI,WAST/SCRP
HS 811292
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | -- | $344K | +$344K |
| Wisconsin | $188K | -- | -$188K |
| Michigan | -- | $146K | +$146K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAL, ND | -- | $344K | +$344K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $188K | -- | -$188K |
| YSLETA, TX | -- | $146K | +$146K |