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%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

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: 35% vs 25%

If pre-alloyed ferro-cobalt

Alloy content pushes to stainless/alloy steel chapters.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 25%

If destined for electrical waste processing

Electronic scrap containing cobalt classified as waste.

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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