Technical Grade Cobalt Acetate for Dyes from Germany
Technical grade cobalt acetate containing minor impurities, still qualifying as chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 note (a), HTS 2915.29.30.00. Primarily used as mordant in textile dye fixation processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Impurity profile must show acetic acid cobalt salt as principal component; dye industry end-use statements help
• Avoid classifying as colorant preparation if pure compound