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.

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.

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 26.4%

If pre-incorporated into lithium-ion battery components

Battery parts containing cobalt compounds classify as electric accumulators in Chapter 85.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 26.4%

If inorganic pigments containing cobalt sulfate

Coloring matter prepared as pigments falls under 3206, not base chemicals.

3824.99.39Higher: 35% vs 26.4%

If as battery chemical preparation

Mixtures for battery production are chemical preparations in 3824, excluding pure salts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit spectrographic analysis showing >90% CoSO4 equivalence to meet 'chemically defined' criteria

Declare battery-grade specs if applicable, but avoid pre-mixed electrolyte classification

Check for anti-dumping duties on cobalt chemicals from specific origins