Cobaltous Carbonate
Cobaltous carbonate, including basic or commercial cobalt carbonates not fitting pure forms, used in porcelain glazes. It is treated as a cobalt oxide equivalent under this tariff item per the product description, though chemically it is a carbonate.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a pure, chemically defined cobalt carbonate
Pure carbonates of inorganic bases are classified in heading 28.36, not 28.22.
If the product is mixed with other ingredients for use as a glaze
Prepared glazes fall under Chapter 32.
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
• Confirm whether the product is a pure cobalt carbonate (heading 28.36) or a basic/commercial form that may fall under 28.22
• Provide a detailed composition breakdown to CBSA
• If used in glazes, check if it is put up for retail sale, which may shift classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2822.00.00
Battery-Grade Cobalt Tetroxide
Battery-grade cobalt tetroxide (Co3O4) is a high-purity, chemically defined cobalt oxide used as a precursor in lithium-cobalt-oxide cathodes for electric vehicle batteries. It meets Chapter 28's criteria for separate chemically defined compounds and is not excluded by the chapter's legal notes. This tariff item covers cobalt oxides and hydroxides, including commercial grades.
Co3O4 Catalyst Precursor for Chemical Synthesis
Calcined cobalt tetroxide used as a precursor for supported cobalt catalysts in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is a chemically defined Co3O4. It falls under the tariff item as a cobalt oxide, meeting Chapter 28's criteria. The chapter notes do not exclude it, and it is not covered by other headings.
Cobalt Black Pigment (Co3O4)
Cobalt black pigment (Co3O4) with a spinel structure, used for ceramics and not meeting commercial grade specifications. It is a chemically defined cobalt oxide, classifiable under this tariff item as 'other' cobalt oxide.
Cobalt Green Oxide Pigment
Cobalt green oxide pigment is a cobalt zinc oxide (CoZnO) blend used as a green ceramic pigment. While it contains cobalt oxide, it is a mixture of metal oxides rather than a single chemically defined cobalt oxide or hydroxide. It may still qualify as a commercial cobalt oxide if the cobalt oxide content is predominant and it meets the heading's scope.
Cobalt Hydroxide (Co(OH)2)
Cobalt hydroxide (Co(OH)2) is a rose-colored powder used as a battery precursor and in metallurgy. It is a separate chemically defined compound of cobalt, explicitly covered by the tariff item's description of cobalt hydroxides. It meets Chapter 28's criteria for inorganic compounds and is not excluded by the chapter notes.
Cobaltic Hydroxide
Cobaltic hydroxide (Co(OH)3) is an unstable hydroxide used in specialty oxidants and research. It is a separate chemically defined compound of cobalt and falls under the tariff item's scope for cobalt hydroxides. Chapter 28's notes do not exclude this compound, and it is not covered by other headings.