HTSUS, United States
2605.00.00.00
Cobalt ores and concentrates
Classification path
- Cobalt ores and concentrates
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- Free
- Unit of quantity
- kg, Co kg
About heading 2605
Cobalt ores and concentrates
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.
Full guide to heading 2605Products in this heading
- Cobaltite ore
- Heterogenite ore
- Cobalt sulfide ore
- Cobalt oxide ore
- Cobalt ore fines
- Cobalt flotation concentrate
- Cobalt gravity concentrate
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.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.