Vacuum Cast Unwrought Cobalt Billets
Unwrought cobalt billets produced by vacuum induction melting, suitable for aerospace superalloys. Falls under HTS 8105.20.60.00 as 'other' unwrought cobalt, representing intermediate metallurgical products not in powder or electrolytic form. These are cast shapes requiring further processing into bars or wires.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shaped into bars, rods, or profiles
Once processed beyond unwrought into bars or profiles, classification moves to 8105.90 as wrought cobalt.
If ferro-cobalt alloy
Ferro-cobalt intermediates are classified under iron/steel ferroalloys in Chapter 72, not pure cobalt.
If electrolytic refined
Electrolytic cobalt billets qualify for the specific higher-purity subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide production process documentation (e.g
• vacuum melting certs) to distinguish from wrought articles under 8105.90
• Label with exact cobalt percentage and alloying elements; pitfalls include misdeclaration as nickel-cobalt alloys under 8112
• Comply with REACH-like regulations for cobalt traceability in supply chain
Related Products under HTS 8105.20.60.00
Cobalt 99.8% Pure Unwrought Ingots
High-purity unwrought cobalt ingots containing 99.8% cobalt by weight, produced via electrolysis for use in superalloys. Classified under HTS 8105.20.60.00 as 'other' unwrought cobalt, excluding powders and specific high-purity electrolytic forms. These ingots are intermediate products in cobalt metallurgy, not yet shaped into final articles.
Cobalt Master Alloy Ingots for Superalloys
Unwrought cobalt-based master alloy ingots (Co-Cr-W) used in turbine blade production, with cobalt as predominant metal. HTS 8105.20.60.00 applies as 'other' unwrought cobalt per Chapter 81 alloy note (cobalt >99% or > any other element). These are not pure cobalt but intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy.
Shot-Cast Unwrought Cobalt Pellets
Small, shot-cast unwrought cobalt pellets used as raw material for remelting in alloy production. Classified in HTS 8105.20.60.00 as 'other' unwrought cobalt, distinct from powders due to larger particle size and casting method. Ideal for vacuum arc remelting processes.
Electrolytic Cobalt Slabs Grade A
Grade A electrolytic cobalt slabs at 99.85% purity, cathodes from electrowinning. Though related to 8105.20.00.00, lower purity or slab form places under HTS 8105.20.60.00 'other' unwrought. Used directly in alloying without remelting.
Cobalt Remelt Ingots from Matte
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.
High-Carbon Unwrought Cobalt Rounds
Unwrought cobalt rounds with high carbon content for tool steel alloying. Under 8105.20.60.00 as 'other' unwrought, fitting Chapter 81 for cobalt-dominant alloys. Processed via aluminothermic reduction.