Cobalt Wire Drawing Scrap

Fine swarf and turnings from cobalt wire production for medical implants and springs. As intermediate metallurgy waste, it falls under HTS 8105.30.00.00 for cobalt scrap.

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.

8105.20Lower: 10% vs 25%

If unwrought bars/rods/wire forms

Unwrought cobalt or semi-finished products classified before waste.

8112.12.00Higher: 43.5% vs 25%

If includes ruthenium/iridium

Other rare metal unwrought forms if applicable.

9021.90Lower: 10% vs 25%

If orthopedic appliance parts scrap

Parts/accessories of orthopedic appliances in Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Oil-free machining scrap required; contaminated goes to hazardous waste

Size grading docs help prove scrap vs. usable wire (8105.20)

Biomedical origin may trigger FDA import alerts

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Cobalt Magnet Scrap

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Cobalt Chemical Catalyst Scrap

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Cobalt-Plated Electronics Scrap

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