Unwrought Cobalt Pellets

Cobalt metal in pellet form for remelting in metallurgy, under HTS 8105.20.90.00 as other unwrought cobalt products. Not qualifying as bars, rods, or powders, these intermediates are used in superalloy production.

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 the form of shot, grains, or flakes

Specific shapes like flakes have dedicated subheadings separate from generic pellets.

7202.99.80Lower: 15% vs 25%

If alloyed with iron exceeding certain percentages

Ferro-cobalt alloys are classified under Chapter 72 iron/steel headings.

8105.90.00.00Higher: 28.7% vs 25%

If processed into waste or scrap form

Secondary cobalt materials shift to articles/waste provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay reports proving cobalt content exceeds 99% to avoid alloy classification

Declare exact form (pellets vs. shot) on commercial invoice to match 'other' subheading

Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like China