Cobalt Hydroxide (Co(OH)2)
Cobalt hydroxide is an inorganic compound used in battery cathode production and as a pigment precursor. Classified under HTS 2822.00.00.90 as commercial cobalt hydroxides, it qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 28.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with cobalt oxide as commercial form
Commercial mixtures of cobalt oxides/hydroxides may fall under the primary oxide subheading.
If cobaltous sulfate instead of hydroxide
Different chemical form (sulfate salts) classified under cobalt salts in 2833.
If cobalt ores or concentrates
Unrefined cobalt-bearing materials classified by metal content in Chapter 26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm batch purity >99% to stay in chemically defined category; test for impurities
• Provide end-use declaration if for batteries to preempt REACH-like queries
• Watch for moisture content affecting weight declaration; common error leads to duty disputes
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Cobalt(II) Oxide (CoO)
Cobalt(II) oxide is a chemically defined inorganic compound of cobalt used primarily as a precursor in ceramics and glass coloring. It falls under HTS 2822.00.00.90 as a commercial cobalt oxide, distinct from pure cobalt(II,III) oxide, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic metal oxides.
Tricobalt Tetroxide Powder
Tricobalt tetroxide (Co3O4) powder, when not meeting commercial cobalt(II,III) oxide specs, serves in catalysts and enamels. It is an 'other' cobalt oxide under 2822.00.00.90 as a chemically defined inorganic compound.
Cobaltous Carbonate
Though primarily under 2836, basic or commercial cobalt carbonates not fitting pure forms classify here as cobalt oxide equivalents. Used in porcelain glazes; chemically defined per Chapter notes.
Cobalt Oxide Sputtering Target
High-purity cobalt oxide formed into sputtering targets for thin-film deposition in electronics. As chemically defined cobalt oxide, it is 'other' under 2822.00.00.90.
Hydrated Cobalt Oxide
Hydrated cobalt oxide, a partially oxidized hydroxide form, used in electroplating. Falls under 'other' commercial cobalt oxides in 2822.00.00.90 as inorganic cobalt compound.
Cobalt Black Pigment (Co3O4)
Cobalt black, a spinel-structured Co3O4 pigment for ceramics, when not commercial grade. Classified as other cobalt oxide under 2822.00.00.90.