Contaminated Cobalt Ingots from China
Cobalt ingots from scrap melting containing tramp elements and inconsistent alloy composition, unfit for commercial casting without remelting. HTS 9817.00.90 classification applies as unwrought defective metal produced from scrap without sweetening or alloying. Intended solely for cobalt recovery through melting.
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
• Laboratory certificates must specify contaminant levels preventing commercial use
• Maintain melting records showing scrap-to-ingot process without purification
• Ensure proper declaration excluding copper/lead/zinc/tungsten content limits