Cobalt Sulfate for Electroplating
High-purity cobalt sulfate crystals for decorative and engineering electroplating baths. HTS 2833.29.10.00 applies as pure cobalt sulfate salt used in metal finishing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pickling preparations for metal surfaces
If used in metal treatment fluxes or pickling, classifies under Chapter 38 preparations.
If sodium disulfide impurity predominates
Sodium sulfides have separate heading 2830; composition determines primary classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'for electroplating use' but ship as pure chemical, not solution, to maintain Chapter 28 status
• Validate low impurity levels (<50 ppm metals) for plating applications
• Comply with OSHA hazard communication for import warehouse handling
Related Products under HTS 2833.29.10.00
Cobalt(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate
Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate (CoSO4·7H2O) is a pink crystalline salt used in electroplating baths and as a cobalt source in fertilizers. It falls under HTS 2833.29.10.00 as a sulfate of cobalt, classified among other sulfates of metals per Chapter 28 notes.
Cobalt Sulfate Monohydrate
Cobalt sulfate monohydrate (CoSO4·H2O) is a red powder applied in animal feed supplements and ceramic pigments. Classified under HTS 2833.29.10.00 as a chemically defined sulfate of cobalt.
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.
Cobalt Ammonium Sulfate
Double salt of cobalt and ammonium sulfate (CoSO4·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O) used in analytical labs and plating. Falls under HTS 2833.29.10.00 as a sulfate of cobalt, with complex salts directed by Chapter notes.
Technical Grade Cobalt Sulfate
Technical grade cobalt sulfate (approx. 20-24% Co) for industrial pigment and battery applications. Classified in HTS 2833.29.10.00 as other sulfates of cobalt, provided chemically defined.
Feed Grade Cobalt Sulfate
Cobalt sulfate granular form (24% Co minimum) for trace mineral supplementation in livestock feed. Remains under HTS 2833.29.10.00 as chemically defined cobalt sulfate.