Sourcing molybdenum mesh from China
Molybdenum mesh and relevant wire or sheet feedstock within heading 8102 carry 0% UK duty from China across the listed lines. Waste shipment controls apply when the material is waste; confirm its status before shipping. Specify aperture, wire diameter and purity. Cambridge China Bridge sources molybdenum mesh.
Zero duty and waste status
Heading 8102 covers molybdenum and its articles, including waste and scrap. For finished mesh, investigate the other-articles line rather than assuming a wire code. The table also includes wire and sheet feedstock for buyers commissioning mesh manufacture; these are not interchangeable classifications for finished mesh. Match the wire subline to its composition, dimensions and consignment route. See the molybdenum sheet guide for wider material coverage.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, every supplied line carries 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duties and no suspensions. Waste import and export controls are attached to the other-articles and wire lines, and to waste and scrap. The sheet-and-strip line has no attached controls in this reading.
Waste shipment controls apply only where the material is waste. For waste from China entering England under notification controls, the exporter applies to the dispatch authority for consent; shipping starts after consent from the Environment Agency and other authorities involved. Ask your customs broker to confirm the attached control and the applicable procedure before dispatch, particularly for used or discarded mesh. Confirm the commodity code using the actual material and construction.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other molybdenum articles, candidate line for finished mesh | 8102 99 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Other molybdenum wire for mesh manufacture | 8102 96 00 98 | 0% | None |
| Specified high-purity molybdenum wire, other consignments | 8102 96 00 19 | 0% | None |
| Molybdenum sheet and strip for expanded-mesh manufacture | 8102 95 00 00 | 0% | None |
Aperture, wire diameter and furnace conditions
State whether the mesh is woven or expanded. For woven mesh, specify weave, clear aperture, wire diameter and tolerances in both directions. For expanded mesh, specify opening shape, strand width, material thickness and whether it is flattened. State roll or panel dimensions, edge treatment and any frame or welded attachment.
Specify molybdenum purity or alloy, surface condition and the intended operating atmosphere and temperature. Request batch chemistry tied to the delivered material, and approve a sample in the intended mounting arrangement. Agree acceptable distortion, broken wires and surface contamination before production.
UK REACH generally applies to substances within articles as well as substances supplied separately. Obtain composition information for the mesh, coatings and attachments, and check the applicable UK REACH position before supplying it in Great Britain.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 kg of finished molybdenum mesh; FOB and freight values are illustrative under 8102 99 00 00, invoiced at £30,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £30,800. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £30,800, so it is £6,160. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Geometry: measure clear openings and wire diameter across the panel or roll; check expanded-mesh strands and opening orientation against the drawing.
Integrity: inspect for broken wires, displaced intersections, cracked strands, loose edges and sharp projections; check the mesh in its intended frame.
Material: match batch identifiers to chemistry reports and arrange independent composition testing against the ordered grade.
Packing: check for moisture, oxidation, creases and crushed roll ends; confirm separators and rigid support protect the mesh during transport and unloading.
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What goes wrong
An order stated only by mesh count can leave the opening size and wire diameter unresolved. A supplier may match the apparent pattern while delivering a different clear aperture or stiffness. Put these dimensions and their tolerances on the drawing, then compare the production sample with the intended fixture.
Tight rolling, unsupported panels and rough edge cutting can leave creases, broken strands or handling hazards. A chemistry certificate does not establish aperture accuracy or freedom from damage. Combine batch material evidence with physical inspection, and photograph the mesh and its support before packing.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on molybdenum mesh from China?
The supplied heading 8102 lines carry 0% duty from China, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duties. Confirm the finished mesh code and waste status before shipping.
Is molybdenum mesh classified as wire?
Do not assume so. Investigate the other-articles line for finished mesh; wire and sheet feedstock have separate lines. Give your broker the composition, construction and drawing.
What should I put on a molybdenum mesh drawing?
Construction, clear aperture, wire diameter or strand dimensions, tolerances, panel or roll size, edge treatment, alloy and surface condition.
Do waste controls apply to new molybdenum mesh?
Waste shipment controls apply only if the material is waste. The tariff attaches waste controls to the other-articles line, so ask your broker to confirm the shipment's status and declaration requirements.