Cobaltite Ore from Japan
Cobaltite is a sulfosalt mineral with the chemical formula (Co,Fe)AsS, primarily mined as a source of cobalt. It falls under HTS 2605.00.00.00 as a cobalt ore due to its high cobalt content extracted through roasting and leaching processes. This ore is typically found in hydrothermal veins and processed for cobalt recovery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain assay certificates verifying cobalt content to meet statistical reporting requirements; ensure proper classification via laboratory analysis to avoid misdeclaration penalties
• Comply with EPA regulations on arsenic impurities common in cobalt ores