99.5% Cobalt Casting Ingots
Commercial-grade 99.5% cobalt casting ingots for investment casting. With cobalt content above 99%, it is considered 'not alloyed' under Chapter 81 supplementary note 1(a), and the unwrought ingots fall under 8105.20.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cobalt purity is at least 99% by weight to qualify as 'not alloyed'
• Ensure the ingots are unwrought and not considered bars or rods
• Provide a certificate of analysis for purity and composition
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