High-Purity Cobalt(II, III) Oxide for Lithium Batteries from China
Ultra-high purity (>99.9%) cobalt tetroxide nanoparticles used as cathode active material precursor in lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) batteries. Falls under HTS 2822.00.0010 as a chemically defined commercial cobalt oxide critical for rechargeable battery manufacturing. Enables high-energy density cells for electronics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Include battery precursor end-use declaration for potential duty relief programs; ensure particle size specs match invoice
• Avoid classifying as 'waste' if recycled content present