Cobalt Hydroxide (Co(OH)2) from China
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.
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
• 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