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Cobalt(II, III) Oxide Powder from Mexico

High-purity Cobalt(II, III) oxide (Co3O4), also known as cobalt tetroxide, in fine powder form used primarily as a precursor in ceramics and battery production. This chemically defined inorganic compound falls under HTS 2822.00.0010 as a commercial cobalt oxide due to its specific mixed-valence structure. It is essential for manufacturing lithium-ion battery cathodes and magnetic materials.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

0.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 28 Note 1; ensure SDS includes CAS 1308-06-1

• Common pitfall: classifying as cobalt metal (HTS 8105) if not oxidized