Anhydrous Cobalt Chloride from China

Anhydrous cobalt chloride (CoCl2) is a blue hygroscopic powder employed in catalysts, electroplating, and as a raw material for cobalt salts. Classified under HTS 2827.39.60.00 as a pure chloride of cobalt, distinct from hydrated forms or complexes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29.2%

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

Classify based on anhydrous state via certificate of analysis; comply with DOT regulations for corrosive solids; watch for reclassification if moisture content exceeds trace levels