U.S. imports of Molybdenum Wire (HS 810296) totaled $273K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Molybdenum Wire paid $75K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 30.47% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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23 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 8102
Subheading 810296 · $273K of $18.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$273KYoY · free account
Exports
$58KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.2M of Molybdenum Wire and exported $2.2M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and India together supply 83% of it. China pays 41.9% duty; Czech Republic 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 30.47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8102960000 | Molybdenum Wire | $246K | 30.47% | 100.00% | $75K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8102960000 | Molybdenum Wire | $58K |
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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