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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

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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