Basic Cobalt Carbonate Crystals from Germany
Basic cobalt carbonate (2CoCO3·3Co(OH)2) appears as rose-red crystals used in ceramics and as a cobalt source in animal feed supplements. Classified under HTS 2836.99.10.00 as it meets the definition of cobalt carbonates per subheading note, excluding peroxocarbonates.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
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
• Confirm basic salt formula via spectroscopy; mislabeling as simple CoCO3 can cause reclassification
• Include MSDS showing <0.1% heavy metals; cobalt compounds trigger environmental import scrutiny
• For feed-grade, obtain FDA prior notice; bulk shipments need proper venting to prevent moisture caking