Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
5 declarable lines
Heading 8105 covers cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, cobalt powders, waste and scrap, and other cobalt articles. It is split by form and by whether the unwrought cobalt is an alloy, with separate lines for waste and scrap and for other articles.
Products in this heading
- Cobalt metal cathodes
- Cobalt briquettes
- Unwrought cobalt alloy ingots
- Cobalt metal powder
- Cobalt matte
- Cobalt scrap and turnings
- Cobalt rods and bars
How to choose the right subheading
- Start with the form: matte or intermediate product, unwrought cobalt, powder, waste and scrap, or another article.
- For unwrought cobalt, choose 8105.20.30.00 when it is an alloy and 8105.20.60.00 when it is not.
- Use 8105.20.90.00 for cobalt powders and for mattes or intermediate products not covered by the unwrought lines.
- Use 8105.30.00.00 only for waste and scrap.
- Use 8105.90.00.00 for cobalt articles that are not matte, unwrought, powder, or waste and scrap.
Often confused with
- Cobalt ores and concentrates
Ores and concentrates are classified in chapter 26, not as cobalt metallurgy products.
- Cobalt oxide
Cobalt oxides are separate inorganic chemicals, not unwrought cobalt or powder.
- Heading 2833Cobalt sulfate
Cobalt sulfate is a sulfate salt classified in chapter 28, not as cobalt metal.
- Heading 8505Cobalt permanent magnets
Permanent magnets are classified in heading 8505, not as general cobalt articles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cobalt powder?
Cobalt powder is classified in 8105.20.90.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on cobalt waste and scrap?
Cobalt waste and scrap is classified in 8105.30.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify other cobalt articles?
Classify other cobalt articles under 8105.90.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is 3.7%.
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.