Sourcing Molybdenum Sputtering Targets from China
Molybdenum sputtering targets within heading 8102 carry 0% UK duty from China across the listed forms. Confirm the code for the supplied target and check UK REACH registration applicability before importing a new substance. Specify purity, density and mounting details. Cambridge China Bridge sources molybdenum sputtering targets.
Duty and target classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 8102 covers molybdenum and its articles, including waste and scrap. All listed lines carry 0% duty for goods from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no listed suspensions.
Finished targets may fall under other articles; plate blanks and unwrought material have separate lines. The table includes discarded target material for comparison. The tariff attaches import and export waste controls to the other-articles and scrap lines. For goods from China, confirm the applicable waste requirement with your customs broker. For waste imports into England under notification controls, shipment can begin only after consent from the Environment Agency and the other competent authorities involved.
Confirm the commodity code using the target drawing, composition, manufacturing route and details of any backing assembly. See molybdenum sheet for wider heading coverage. If importing a substance you have not imported before, assess whether UK REACH registration is required.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other molybdenum articles, including finished targets where classified here | 8102 99 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Molybdenum plates and sheets for target blanks | 8102 95 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Unwrought molybdenum, including simply sintered bars and rods | 8102 94 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Molybdenum waste and scrap, including discarded target material | 8102 97 00 00 | 0% | None |
Target purity, geometry and backing
Specify molybdenum purity, trace-element limits, oxygen content, density, manufacturing route and surface finish. State whether the supply is a bare target or a target bonded to a backing plate. Provide the equipment drawing with diameter or rectangular dimensions, thickness, flatness, mounting features and tolerances.
For bonded targets, agree backing material, bond material, bond coverage and the method used to check the bond. Request batch-linked chemical analysis and density results. Agree how independent purity testing and a trial in your coating process will establish acceptance before repeat orders.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative batch of small laboratory molybdenum sputtering targets under 8102 99 00 00, invoiced at £800 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £1,600. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £1,600, so it is £320. 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
Chemistry: match target identification to the batch certificate and check molybdenum, oxygen and trace-element results against the order.
Geometry: measure thickness and flatness across the target, inspect mounting features and check fit against the approved equipment drawing.
Surface and bond: inspect for cracks, chips, pores and contamination; for bonded targets, review the agreed bond inspection results.
Packing: check sealed protection, rigid support and batch identification on arrival. Include these checks in the inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
A purity certificate without matching batch identification cannot establish which material was delivered. Porosity, cracks and contaminated surfaces can undermine coating trials. Incorrect thickness, mounting features or backing details can prevent installation even when the chemistry matches.
Agree acceptance criteria for the target and its bond separately. Record arrival defects before installation and keep trial results linked to the batch. Treat used targets offered for recovery as a separate purchase: ask your broker to confirm waste status and the applicable import controls before dispatch.
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 sputtering targets from China?
The listed heading 8102 lines carry 0% duty from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the code for the target as supplied.
Which commodity code applies to a finished molybdenum target?
8102 99 00 00 is a candidate for other molybdenum articles. Confirm classification using composition, shape, processing and any backing assembly; a plate blank may be classified differently.
What should I ask the target factory to certify?
Ask for batch-linked purity, trace elements, oxygen and density results, dimensional measurements and, where bonded, the agreed bond inspection results.
Do molybdenum targets automatically avoid UK REACH registration?
Do not assume an exemption from the product name. HSE says a substance not previously imported needs consideration of whether UK REACH registration is required.