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Battery-Grade Cobalt Tetroxide from Mexico

High-purity cobalt tetroxide (Co3O4) optimized for lithium-cobalt-oxide cathode production in EVs. Falls under HTS 2822.00.00 as a chemically defined cobalt oxide for industrial use.

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

• Certify <50ppm impurities for battery spec; ITAR-free declaration if dual-use concerns

• Section 232/301 tariffs may apply; verify country of melt/pour

• Bulk packaging preferred; retail packs risk 3824 reclassification