Porous Cobalt Ingots from China
Cobalt ingots exhibiting porosity and shrinkage cavities from scrap melting without degassing or refining. Cannot be used for superalloy production without remelting, specifically provided for under HTS 9817.00.90.40.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Density measurements and sectioning reports document porosity levels,Maintain records showing no refining during scrap consolidation,Clean ingots risk 8105.20 classification at 4.2¢/kg duty