Cobalt-Bearing Laterite Ore from Mexico
Laterite ores from weathered ultramafic rocks contain cobalt alongside nickel and iron oxides. Imported as HTS 2605.00.00.00 when cobalt extraction is primary, often via high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL). Sourced from Indonesia and Australia.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on economic recoverability of cobalt via process testing; declare nickel co-content to avoid 2604 misclassification
• Use moisture-adjusted weight declarations for wet ores