Cobalt Rods from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heat treatment records to prove finished article status vs. intermediate products
• Label shipments clearly distinguishing from cobalt scrap to prevent valuation disputes
• Check for alloy thresholds; if cobalt <99% and not dominant, reclassify under other base metals