Heading · Chapter 26
2613: Molybdenum ores and concentrates
Heading 2613 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 26, ores, slag and ash.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA specific or compound duty General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Argentina Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$27m+US$253m+> US$1.6bn
Exports: 72
- Chile: US$1.9bn
- Peru: US$1.6bn
- United States: US$1.3bn
- Netherlands: US$858m
- Mexico: US$738m
- China: US$447m
- Armenia: US$253m
- Kazakhstan: US$187m
- Belgium: US$151m
- Mongolia: US$130m
- Thailand: US$108m
- Australia: US$78m
- South Korea: US$71m
- Canada: US$60m
- Vietnam: US$46m
- United Kingdom: US$40m
- Germany: US$27m
- United Arab Emirates: US$24m
- Japan: US$18m
- Brazil: US$18m
- North Korea: US$15m
- Iran: US$14m
- Georgia: US$11m
- Taiwan: US$11m
- Türkiye: US$9m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$9m
- Italy: US$4m
- Luxembourg: US$3m
- India: US$3m
- Switzerland: US$2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- France: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Poland: US$2m
- Cambodia: US$1m
- Singapore: US$1m
- Latvia: US$1m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- Austria: US$1m
- Sweden: US$381k
- Ecuador: US$373k
- Bolivia: US$346k
- Spain: US$210k
- Philippines: US$149k
- Denmark: US$110k
- Kuwait: US$103k
- Slovenia: US$83k
- Estonia: US$80k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$61k
- Russia: US$34k
- Portugal: US$33k
- Romania: US$22k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$14k
- Uzbekistan: US$13k
- Pakistan: US$4k
- Bulgaria: US$3k
- Indonesia: US$1k
- Tanzania: US$800
- Czechia: US$600
- New Zealand: US$600
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$41m+US$535m+> US$902m
Imports: 71
- South Korea: US$1.1bn
- China: US$1bn
- Netherlands: US$902m
- Chile: US$817m
- Japan: US$760m
- United States: US$611m
- Belgium: US$535m
- India: US$468m
- United Kingdom: US$423m
- Brazil: US$379m
- Thailand: US$209m
- Sweden: US$185m
- Italy: US$154m
- Finland: US$112m
- Austria: US$85m
- Germany: US$61m
- Spain: US$56m
- France: US$41m
- Russia: US$41m
- Vietnam: US$36m
- Taiwan: US$25m
- Mexico: US$24m
- Canada: US$22m
- Türkiye: US$17m
- Malaysia: US$17m
- Slovenia: US$16m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$15m
- Switzerland: US$14m
- Armenia: US$11m
- Poland: US$11m
- South Africa: US$8m
- Romania: US$4m
- Australia: US$4m
- Luxembourg: US$3m
- Cambodia: US$1m
- Kazakhstan: US$1m
- Singapore: US$840k
- Peru: US$783k
- Czechia: US$246k
- Saudi Arabia: US$165k
- Indonesia: US$150k
- Lithuania: US$149k
- Ukraine: US$126k
- Uzbekistan: US$94k
- Estonia: US$76k
- Portugal: US$71k
- Latvia: US$63k
- Israel: US$45k
- Colombia: US$26k
- Georgia: US$14k
- Bulgaria: US$6k
- Hungary: US$6k
- Pakistan: US$5k
- Morocco: US$5k
- Croatia: US$4k
- Ecuador: US$3k
- Azerbaijan: US$2k
- Slovakia: US$2k
- Guatemala: US$1k
- Fiji: US$600
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chile | US$1.9bn | 23.7% |
| 2 | Peru | US$1.6bn | 19.5% |
| 3 | United States | US$1.3bn | 15.8% |
| 4 |  Netherlands | US$858m | 10.5% |
| 5 | Mexico | US$738m | 9% |
| 6 |  China | US$447m | 5.5% |
| 7 |  Armenia | US$253m | 3.1% |
| 8 |  Kazakhstan | US$187m | 2.3% |
| 9 |  Belgium | US$151m | 1.9% |
| 10 |  Mongolia | US$130m | 1.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea | US$1.1bn | 13.1% |
| 2 | China | US$1bn | 12.5% |
| 3 | Netherlands | US$902m | 11.1% |
| 4 | Chile | US$817m | 10% |
| 5 | Japan | US$760m | 9.3% |
| 6 | United States | US$611m | 7.5% |
| 7 | Belgium | US$535m | 6.6% |
| 8 |  India | US$468m | 5.7% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | US$423m | 5.2% |
| 10 | Brazil | US$379m | 4.7% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 2613 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 2613 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 2613 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States all 2 lines under heading 2613 carry a specific or compound duty rather than a percentage.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 2613 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 2613 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 2613 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 2613 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 2613 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 2613 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 2613 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 2613 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 2613 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 2613 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 2613 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 2613 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 2613 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 2613 goods worth US$8.2bn (−10.9% year on year).
The largest exporter was Chile (US$1.9bn), followed by Peru.
The biggest buyer was South Korea, with imports of US$1.1bn.
The United Kingdom ranked 16th among 72 exporters with US$40m.
The United Kingdom imported US$423m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for molybdenum ores and concentrates?
Molybdenum ores and concentrates fall under HS heading 2613, part of chapter 26, in section V of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on molybdenum ores and concentrates in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2613 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on molybdenum ores and concentrates in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2613 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most molybdenum ores and concentrates?
Chile, with US$1.9bn in 2024 (23.7% of world exports).