Anhydrous Cobalt Sulfate from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.4%

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

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