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Anhydrous Cobalt Sulfate

Anhydrous cobalt(II) sulfate (CoSO4) is a white crystalline powder used in catalyst production and analytical chemistry. It qualifies for HTS 2833.29.10.00 as the water-free sulfate of cobalt.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+25.0%26.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%—1.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%—1.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%—1.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%—1.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

3815.11.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 26.4%

If supported on carriers for catalysts

Catalyst preparations, including supported metal salts, are classified in heading 3815, not pure inorganic compounds.

2849.90.50.00Higher: 41.2% vs 26.4%

If in carbide complex form

Certain metal compounds like carbides or derivatives shift to heading 2849 per Chapter exclusions.

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 26.4%

If as laboratory analytical reagent kit

Diagnostic or lab reagents in kits fall under 3822, excluding pure chemicals of Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide assay results (>98% purity) to distinguish from hydrates or impurities affecting classification

• Declare as 'chemically defined' per Chapter 28 Note 1 to prevent fallback to preparations heading

• Monitor cobalt content for CITES-like export controls from source countries