8102.95.30.00 - Bars and rods

This HTS category, 8102.95.30.00, specifically classifies bars and rods of molybdenum that are *not* produced solely through sintering. This means that products formed by other manufacturing processes, such as extrusion, drawing, or rolling, fall under this heading, provided they are in the form of bars or rods. The key defining characteristic is the metallurgical processing beyond simple sintering.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 8102.95.60.00 ("Other"), lies in the specific form and manufacturing method. While the sibling category would encompass other non-sintered articles of molybdenum not specifically classified as bars or rods, this category is precisely for those in bar or rod form, manufactured through processes other than simple sintering. This ensures specific classification for distinct product types within the broader "other" category for molybdenum articles.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes under 8102.95.30.00 rests on confirming the material (molybdenum) and the physical form (bars or rods), while crucially verifying that the manufacturing process did not involve only simple sintering. This level of detail ensures precise tariff application for these specific molybdenum products entering or exiting a country.