Hydrated Cobalt Carbonate Precipitate from China
Hydrated cobalt carbonate (CoCO3·xH2O) precipitate from lab synthesis, used in analytical chemistry and small-scale pigment production. Falls under HTS 2836.99.10.00 as chemically defined cobalt carbonate, hydrated forms included.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
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
• Stabilize with desiccants; decomposition to oxide during transit causes classification disputes
• Lab imports need end-use certificate; avoid bulk packaging mimicking industrial grade
• Monitor for Note 2 exclusions; ensure no organic stabilizers present