Anhydrous Cobalt Acetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.8%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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