HS HEADING 8105

Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HEADING

8105

CHAPTER

81 — Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

In plain English

This category covers cobalt, intermediate metallurgical products, and various items made from cobalt, including waste and scrap. The classification separates these goods into groups based on their form and condition. One group includes unwrought cobalt and powders, while another is reserved specifically for waste and scrap. The remaining items are classified as cobalt articles not mentioned elsewhere in this section.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8105.20

Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders

8105.30

Cobalt; waste and scrap

8105.90

Cobalt; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8105

Chapter 81 classification notes

Chapter 81 includes conflict minerals (3T — tungsten, tantalum, tin) under Dodd-Frank Section 1502 due-diligence; tantalum-bearing devices need supply-chain documentation.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Cobalt powder (8105) vs. cobalt salts (Chapter 28 inorganic chemistry).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 81

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