Cobalt-Plated Electronics Scrap from Japan
Cobalt-plated electronics scrap consists of circuit boards and components with cobalt hard disk platters or plating, collected for metal recovery. This product falls under tariff item 8105.30.00 because it is definitively not usable as an electronic device due to breakage, wear, or obsolescence, and its primary value lies in the cobalt content. The cobalt is present as a coating or plating, making it a form of cobalt waste and scrap for metallurgical recovery.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Separate cobalt-bearing components from other electronics scrap to facilitate classification and avoid contamination with materials that may fall under other headings
• Provide documentation, such as a bill of lading and a description of the recovery process, to demonstrate that the goods are waste and scrap, not functional articles
• Check if the scrap qualifies for duty-free entry under the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariff, and consider whether an import permit is needed under the Basel Convention for hazardous waste