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U.S. imports of cobalt waste and scrap (HS 810530) totaled $1.8M in July 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRecovered cobalt scrap is a strategically important secondary feedstock for superalloy remelters and battery-material recyclers, given cobalt's high unit value and critical-mineral designation. All cobalt waste and scrap enters under a single 10-digit line (8105300000). The United Kingdom and Canada are the leading US import sources under this heading, with Singapore, Taiwan, and Ireland also contributing — a pattern consistent with aerospace MRO and electronics recycling flows. Importers should be prepared to document the cobalt content and origin of scrap lots, as misclassification between cobalt scrap and other base-metal scrap can trigger significant duty differences.
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32 shipments/mo
A certified assay or XRF analysis confirming cobalt as the primary metal by weight, combined with a commercial invoice describing the material's origin and processing history, is the standard evidentiary package. For mixed-metal scrap lots, CBP applies the essential-character rule, so the dominant metal by value or weight typically governs classification.
Cobalt scrap itself is not generally subject to US import restrictions, but exporters in certain countries may face national export licensing requirements for strategic minerals. Importers should confirm with their foreign supplier that all export authorizations are in order, and consult a licensed customs broker regarding any evolving critical-mineral trade-policy measures that could affect admissibility or duty treatment.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 8105
Subheading 810530 · $1.8M of $57.2M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$418KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8105300000 | Cobalt Waste and Scrap | $1.8M | 0.04% | 0.15% | $663 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8105300000 | Cobalt Waste and Scrap | $418K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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United Kingdom and Canada together supply 56% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.04%.