High-Purity Cobalt Powder from Japan
Fine cobalt powder certified under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act for national defense stockpiles. This material is essential for superalloys used in jet engines and high-strength components. Classified under HTS 9808.00.40.00 due to its strategic importance and GSA certification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain GSA certification letter prior to importation confirming strategic material status,Maintain documentation proving procurement under Stock Piling Act requirements,Ensure material purity specifications match Defense Logistics Agency standards