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High-Purity Cobalt Flake for Alloying

Cobalt flakes of high purity for dissolving in molten steel production, under HTS 8105.20.90.00 as other unwrought forms. This intermediate avoids specific grain/shot categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8105.20.60.00Same rate: 25%

If in standard shot or grain form

Flakes vs. grains have distinct subheadings based on shape.

7224.90.00Higher: 75% vs 25%

If pre-alloyed ferro-cobalt

Alloy content pushes to stainless/alloy steel chapters.

8543.70Lower: 15.1% vs 25%

If destined for electrical waste processing

Electronic scrap containing cobalt classified as waste.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide melting point and density specs to confirm unwrought status

• Avoid bulk packaging over 500kg to prevent scrap misclassification

• Register for steel import licenses if used in downstream steel products