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High-Purity Cobalt(II, III) Oxide for Lithium Batteries from Mexico

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 — 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

• 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