Cobalt Chloride for Electroplating from Japan
Technical-grade cobalt chloride used in electroplating baths to deposit cobalt coatings on metals for corrosion resistance. Falls under HTS 2827.39.60.00 as other chlorides of cobalt, excluding high-purity or specific statistical breaks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement for electroplating to avoid industrial chemical scrutiny; test for heavy metal contaminants per REACH if EU transshipped; segregate from organic cobalt compounds