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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of wrought cobalt and articles of cobalt, n.e.s. (SITC 69981) totaled $5.5M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Wrought Cobalt and Articles of Cobalt, N.E.S. paid $276K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.7% on $3.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCobalt's designation as a critical mineral by the US government reflects its indispensable role in lithium-ion battery cathodes, superalloy turbine blades, and hard-metal cutting tools — end uses that make supply-chain provenance a strategic concern alongside tariff classification. Wrought cobalt and fabricated cobalt articles not elsewhere specified are traded in relatively small volumes compared to other base metals, but their high unit value and critical-mineral status attract close attention from both trade compliance and supply-chain risk teams. Importers should be aware that cobalt sourcing geography is highly concentrated, and origin documentation is essential for both classification and downstream due-diligence requirements.
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The US government's critical-mineral list signals strategic supply vulnerability, which can trigger enhanced scrutiny of sourcing geography, potential future trade measures, and downstream due-diligence requirements from customers in defense or battery manufacturing. Importers should maintain detailed origin and chain-of-custody documentation.
Classification follows the predominant metal by weight. Many superalloys contain nickel or iron as the base, with cobalt as an alloying element; such articles are typically classified under nickel or iron/steel headings rather than as cobalt articles. Only articles where cobalt is the predominant metal fall under this heading.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRELAND | $6K | $3.4M | +$3.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.4M | $1.7M | +$294K |
| CHINA | $503K | $2.5M | +$2.0M |
| CANADA | $1.6M | $1.0M | -$537K |
| SWITZERLAND | $2K | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
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