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Cobalt Ore Concentrate from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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