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U.S. imports of molybdenum wire (HS 810296) totaled $431K in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Molybdenum Wire paid $138K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 32% on $431K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Molybdenum Wire imports of $431K in July 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $304K.
Last updated: July 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 shipments/mo
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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Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 8102
Subheading 810296 · $431K of $17.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8102960000 | Molybdenum Wire | $431K | 32.00% | 100.00% | $138K |
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 | $36K |
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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Imports
$431KYoY · Pro
Exports
$36KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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China and Czech Republic together supply 83% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 32.00%.