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Commercial Cobalt Oxide Black

Commercial cobalt oxide black is an impure Co3O4 grade used in porcelain enamels and catalysts. It qualifies under HTS 2822.00.00 explicitly for 'commercial cobalt oxides' despite lower purity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.1%+25.0%25.1%
🇲🇽Mexico0.1%—0.1%
🇨🇦Canada0.1%—0.1%
🇩🇪Germany0.1%—0.1%
🇯🇵Japan0.1%—0.1%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6909.11Lower: 17% vs 25.1%

If sintered into ceramic articles for lab use

Finished ceramic wares containing cobalt oxide classified in Chapter 69.

3824Lower: 17.5% vs 25.1%

If in chemical preparations with >30% cobalt oxide

Prepared chemical mixtures exceed Chapter 28 scope per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Commercial grades need supplier specs confirming oxide form, not salts (which go to 2822 other subheads)

• Test for moisture/hydrate content; hydroxides blended may require separate declaration