3824.99.34.00 - Of molybdenum

HTS code 3824.99.34.00 specifically classifies chemical preparations and mixtures of inorganic compounds that are predominantly composed of molybdenum. These products are typically used in various industrial applications where the properties of molybdenum are leveraged, such as in metallurgy, catalysts, or high-temperature lubricants. The "Of molybdenum" designation signifies that molybdenum, in its various chemical forms, is the key defining component for classification under this subheading.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by its specific focus on molybdenum-based inorganic mixtures. For instance, it is separate from 3824.99.31.00 (Of bismuth), 3824.99.33.00 (Of mercury), 3824.99.35.00 (Of tungsten), and 3824.99.36.00 (Of vanadium), as well as other subheadings dedicated to specific inorganic compound mixtures like those based on hydrosulfites or sulfoxylates. The defining characteristic here is the presence and primary function of molybdenum within the inorganic mixture.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories branching from 3824.99.34.00. Therefore, classification under this code is definitive once the product is identified as a mixture of two or more inorganic compounds where molybdenum is the principal constituent. Classification decisions at this level rely heavily on the chemical composition and the intended industrial use of the preparation, differentiating it from general mixtures or preparations falling under broader "Other" categories.