Cobalt ores and concentrates
1 declarable lines
Heading 2605 covers cobalt ores and concentrates in Chapter 26. It is not split by cobalt content or ore type; the heading has one declarable line, 2605.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Cobaltite ore
- Heterogenite ore
- Cobalt sulfide ore
- Cobalt oxide ore
- Cobalt ore fines
- Cobalt flotation concentrate
- Cobalt gravity concentrate
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is a mined cobalt-bearing ore or a physically beneficiated concentrate.
- Check that cobalt is the metal being classified; nickel or copper ores go to their own headings even when cobalt is present.
- Separate ore and concentrate from cobalt matte, cobalt metal and processed cobalt chemicals.
- Check whether the goods are slag, ash or residue from metallurgy or incineration; those are not 2605.
- Because heading 2605 has one declarable line, use 2605.00.00.00 once those facts are met.
Often confused with
- Heading 8105Cobalt metal, including unwrought cobalt and cobalt powders
Cobalt metal and articles are outside Chapter 26.
- Heading 8105Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy
Metallurgical intermediates are classified with cobalt metal, not as ore.
- Heading 2604Nickel ores and concentrates
Nickel is the principal metal in that heading.
- Heading 2603Copper ores and concentrates
Copper ores are classified by copper content.
- Heading 2822Processed cobalt oxide or cobalt hydroxide chemicals
Processed cobalt chemicals are not ores or concentrates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cobalt ore?
Cobalt ore is classified under 2605.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on cobalt concentrates?
Cobalt concentrates are classified under 2605.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify cobalt ore versus cobalt oxide?
Classify cobalt ore or concentrate under 2605.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Processed cobalt oxide chemical is outside heading 2605.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.