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Cobalt-Iron Magnetic Alloy Billets from Japan

Billets of cobalt-iron alloy for permanent magnets in electric motors. Classified in 8105.20.30.00 as unwrought cobalt alloys per composition where cobalt exceeds iron but under 99% purity.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

4.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Magnetic property declarations alone insufficient; focus on chemical composition docs

• Use NAFTA/USMCA certs if qualifying for free rates on strategic alloys