Cobalt-Bearing Laterite Ore
Cobalt-bearing laterite ores from weathered ultramafic rocks contain cobalt alongside nickel and iron oxides. They are classified under this tariff item when cobalt extraction is the primary purpose, often processed via high-pressure acid leaching.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If nickel is the principal valuable component
Laterite ores often have higher nickel content; classification depends on the dominant metal.
If chromium is the principal valuable component
Some laterites contain significant chromium, which would shift classification.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit a detailed mineralogical analysis demonstrating cobalt as the primary extractable metal
• Confirm the ore has not been subjected to non-metallurgical processes like chemical treatment
• Report the cobalt metal content in kilograms on customs documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 2605.00.00
Carrollite Cobalt Copper Ore
Carrollite is a thiospinel mineral (CuCo2S4) that yields both cobalt and copper. It falls under this tariff item when cobalt is the principal valuable component as determined by assay, making it a cobalt ore rather than a copper ore.
Cobaltite Ore
Cobaltite is a sulfosalt mineral with the formula (Co,Fe)AsS, mined primarily as a source of cobalt. It falls under this tariff item due to its high cobalt content, extracted through roasting and smelting processes.
Cobaltite-Skutterudite Mixed Ore
This mixed ore from polymetallic veins contains cobaltite and skutterudite (CoAs3). It is classified under this tariff item based on dominant cobalt value, and is processed in smelters for multi-metal recovery.
Erythrite Cobalt Ore
Erythrite, or cobalt arsenate (Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O), is a secondary mineral found in cobalt deposits. It is imported under this tariff item for its cobalt recovery potential despite its arsenic content.
Glauconite Cobalt Ore
Glauconite cobalt ore is a sedimentary mineral containing trace amounts of cobalt within a mica-like clay matrix. When concentrated to economically viable cobalt levels, it qualifies as a cobalt ore under tariff item 2605.00.00. This material is typically used in low-grade leaching operations to extract cobalt for various industrial applications.
Heterogenite Cobalt Ore
Heterogenite is a hydrated cobalt oxide mineral (CoO(OH)) found in oxidized zones of copper-cobalt deposits. It is classified under this tariff item as a cobalt ore and concentrate due to its direct use in hydrometallurgical extraction.