Cobalt Wire from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
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
• Verify cobalt purity exceeds 99% by weight per Chapter 81 notes to avoid reclassification as alloys
• Provide mill test certificates documenting chemical composition to Customs for smooth clearance
• Beware of scrap mislabeling; pure wire cannot include waste under this code