Cobalt Alloy Turbine Blade Scrap from China

Waste scrap from superalloy turbine blades containing cobalt, nickel, and chromium, sourced from aerospace engine overhauls. HTS 8105.30.00.00 applies as cobalt articles waste and scrap for recycling.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include OEM disassembly certificates proving scrap origin from end-of-life parts

Comply with ITAR/export controls if US-origin military aerospace scrap

Test for hazardous coatings; clean scrap avoids 8549 hazardous waste classification