Cobalt Hydroxide (Co(OH)2) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0.1%
Rate breakdown
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