Contaminated Cobalt Ingots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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