Cobalt Ore Concentrate

Cobalt hydroxide ore concentrate from CCC exchange of surplus dairy products. Critical strategic material for battery production and superalloys under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Vital for defense electronics and jet engines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2605.00.00.00Higher: 25% vs 10%

If commercial cobalt ores

Cobalt ores classified in Chapter 26 without strategic CCC designation

2822.00.00Higher: 25.1% vs 10%

If refined cobalt compounds

Processed cobalt chemicals move to Chapter 28 classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide laboratory assay confirming cobalt content percentage

Link dairy export records to cobalt acquisition in customs documentation

Comply with EPA regulations for heavy metal concentrate handling

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Chromite Ore Concentrate

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