Anhydrous Cobalt Acetate from Germany
Anhydrous cobalt acetate (Co(CH3COO)2) is the water-free form of cobalt(II) acetate, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid salt under HTS 2915.29.30.00. Used in polymerization catalysis and as a dye mordant. Meets Chapter 29 definition for acetic acid salts whether containing impurities or not.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.8%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assay report showing >95% cobalt acetate content to avoid mixture classification; label as UN3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance
• Pitfall: anhydrous forms may face stricter stability testing for transport