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Cobalt Mining Residue Scrap

Intermediate waste from copper-cobalt mining flotation, containing cobalt concentrates as scrap for further metallurgy. Classified under HTS 8105.30.00.00 as cobalt intermediate products waste.

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.

2605.00.00Same rate: 25%

If copper ore with cobalt byproduct

Cobalt ores specifically excluded; copper ores in Chapter 26.

8105.20Lower: 10% vs 25%

If refined mattes

Cobalt mattes as intermediate products before waste.

2530.90.20Higher: 27.9% vs 25%

If mineral earths mixture

Other mineral substances if not metallurgical scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

2605 copper ores note excludes if copper primary; prove cobalt focus

DOD conflict minerals reporting for 3TG but cobalt voluntary

Moisture content declaration prevents liquefaction in shipping

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