Cobalt Remelt Ingots from Matte from China
Unwrought remelt ingots derived from cobalt matte refining, 98-99% Co. HTS 8105.20.60.00 as intermediate product of cobalt metallurgy, post-matte but pre-final alloying. Common in battery and hard metal industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Trace back to matte origin with refinery certificates
• Avoid classifying as 8105.10 mattes themselves
• Bulk shipping requires proper venting for off-gases