Chapter 26 · Ores, slag and ash · Section 5

HS Code 2605.00

Cobalt ores and concentrates

US duty (general)
Free
US HTS lines
1
EU CN codes
1
UK commodity codes
1
Unit
kg, Co kg

US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources

Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.

United States - HTS lines under 2605.00

Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneralSpecialOtherUnit
2605.00.00 Cobalt ores and concentrates Free - Free kg, Co kg

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Enter the customs value (and quantity, when a rate is per-unit) to estimate the general-rate duty per HTS line. Estimates exclude Section 232/301 surcharges, MPF/HMF and fees. Not a customs ruling.

European Union - CN codes under 2605.00

Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.

CN codeDescription
2605 00 00 2605 00 00 Cobalt ores and concentrates EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2605.00

Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.

Commodity codeDescription
2605 00 00 00 Cobalt ores and concentrates UK duty & VAT →
Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about HS code 2605.00.

What is HS code 2605.00?

HS code 2605.00 covers: Cobalt ores and concentrates. It belongs to chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash) of the Harmonized System.

What is the US import duty for HS code 2605.00?

The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.

What is the UK commodity code for 2605.00?

The UK extends 2605.00 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 2605000000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.