Contaminated Cobalt Ingots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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