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U.S. imports of cobalt waste and scrap (HS 810530) totaled $2.2M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Cobalt Waste and Scrap imports of $2.2M in April 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $476K | $231K | -$245K |
| SINGAPORE | $406K | -- | -$406K |
| GERMANY | $298K | $3K | -$295K |
| CANADA | $92K | $194K | +$102K |
| TUNISIA | $190K | -- | -$190K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8105300000 | COBALT WASTE AND SCRAP | $2.2M | -- |
COBALT WASTE AND SCRAP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8105300000 | COBALT WASTE AND SCRAP | $445K |
COBALT WASTE AND SCRAP
44.3K kg
COBALT, UNWROUGHT, PWDRS, MATTES ETC
HS 810520
TITANIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF NESOI
HS 810890
CERMETS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, INC WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 811300
TUNGSTEN WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 810197
UNWROUGHT TITANIUM; POWDERS
HS 810820
GA, HF, INDIUM, NIOBIUM, RHENIUM & ARTI,WAST/SCRP
HS 811292
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $861K | $113K | -$748K |
| Illinois | $332K | $203K | -$128K |
| California | $431K | -- | -$431K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $748K | -- | -$748K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $460K | -- | -$460K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $352K | +$352K |