Cobalt-Iron Magnetic Alloy Billets
Billets of cobalt-iron alloy used for permanent magnets in electric motors. Cobalt predominates by weight over iron, and the billets are unwrought, so they fall under 8105.20.00 as unwrought cobalt alloy.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the billets are finished permanent magnets
Finished magnets fall under Chapter 85, not base metal articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm cobalt content exceeds iron by weight, as per Section XV Note 5(a)
• Ensure billets are not considered 'bars or rods' under Note 9(a) — if they have a uniform cross-section and are not in coils, they may be classified as unwrought
• Keep documentation of the alloy composition for CBSA verification
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