Cobalt Pellets
Uniform cobalt pellets for vacuum arc remelting and additive manufacturing. HTS 8105.90.00.00 'other' includes pellet form as articles. Consistent size for feeding.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If molybdenum pellets
Similar base metal pellets follow pattern but cobalt specific.
If foundry additives
Pellets as chemical preparations for metal foundries go Chapter 38.
If 3D printer feedstock
Metal pellets for additive machines classify as machines parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Pellet uniformity specs prevent powder reclassification
• Packaging in drums vs bags affects retail vs bulk status
• Traceability certs for defense/aerospace end users
Related Products under HTS 8105.90.00.00
Cobalt Wire
High-purity cobalt wire used in electronics and medical applications, such as thermocouples and implants. Classified under HTS 8105.90.00.00 as an article of cobalt, not a matte or intermediate product. Meets the chapter definition for cobalt content exceeding other metals.
Cobalt Rods
Solid cobalt rods employed in aerospace alloys and cutting tools due to high strength. Falls under HTS 8105.90.00.00 as 'other articles thereof,' excluding waste/scrap or intermediates. Primary cobalt content defines classification per US notes.
Cobalt Powder
Fine cobalt powder for powder metallurgy in battery cathodes and hardfacing. HTS 8105.90.00.00 covers unwrought forms like powder as cobalt articles, distinct from mattes. Excludes alloys per chapter alloy definition.
Cobalt Foil
Thin cobalt foil for evaporation targets in thin-film deposition and shielding. As a fabricated article of cobalt, it fits HTS 8105.90.00.00 'other,' with cobalt >99% weight per notes. Used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Cobalt Targets
Sputtering targets made of pure cobalt for PVD coating in microelectronics. HTS 8105.90.00.00 includes shaped articles like targets as 'other' cobalt products. High purity essential for vacuum deposition.
Cobalt Sheets
Rolled cobalt sheets for chemical processing equipment due to corrosion resistance. Under HTS 8105.90.00.00 as other articles, with cobalt as base metal >99%. Used in valve and pump fabrication.