Cobalt Carbonate for Porcelain Glaze
High-purity cobalt carbonate specifically graded for blue porcelain and ceramic glazes, providing intense color development at high firing temperatures. It is a simple inorganic carbonate of cobalt, falling under this 'Other' tariff item.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is put up as a prepared pigment for ceramic glazes
Prepared pigments are classified in Chapter 32, not as separate chemical compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other pigments or binders, which could change classification
• Declare the intended use to the CBSA for accurate assessment
• Keep certificates of analysis to prove purity and chemical identity
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Barium Carbonate Precipitated
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Basic Cobalt Carbonate Crystals
Basic cobalt carbonate (2CoCO3·3Co(OH)2) appears as rose-red crystals used in ceramics and as a cobalt source in animal feed supplements. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound of cobalt, falling under the 'Other' tariff item for carbonates of inorganic bases.
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