About HS Code 810530
This HS code covers cobalt in its recycled forms, specifically waste and scrap. Given cobalt's high value and strategic importance, the trade in its secondary materials is significant for promoting resource efficiency and reducing reliance on primary mining. Industries involved in recycling cobalt include those recovering it from spent batteries, superalloys, and catalysts. International trade in cobalt waste and scrap is driven by the demand from refiners and manufacturers looking for more sustainable and often more cost-effective sources of this critical metal. Major importers are countries with advanced metallurgical facilities capable of processing complex scrap materials to extract high-purity cobalt. Exporters often include nations with large industrial bases that generate cobalt-containing waste or those with established battery recycling infrastructure. Key considerations include the cobalt content, the presence of other valuable or hazardous elements, and the form of the scrap, all of which influence its value and processing requirements. The global push for electric vehicle battery recycling is rapidly increasing the volume and complexity of trade in this category.
Products Under This Code
Spent cobalt-containing batteries, Cobalt alloy scrap, Cobalt catalyst waste, Cobalt superalloy scrap, Cobalt magnet scrap, Cobalt-chrome dental alloy scrap, Cobalt-nickel alloy waste
Real World Examples
EV battery recycling scrap, Aerospace turbine blade scrap, Industrial catalyst waste, Medical implant cobalt scrap, Hard metal tool cobalt scrap
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 810520 (Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders) if the scrap is mistakenly identified as unwrought forms, or with 7204 (Ferrous waste and scrap) if the cobalt scrap is part of a mixed ferrous alloy.
Products Classified Under 8105.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, Belgium, and South Korea are leading importers, while Germany, Japan, and the USA are significant exporters of cobalt waste and scrap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 810530?
HS code 810530 covers: Cobalt; waste and scrap. This HS code covers cobalt in its recycled forms, specifically waste and scrap. Given cobalt's high value and strategic importance, the trade in its secondary materials is significant for promoting resource efficiency and reducing reliance on primary mining. Industries involved in recycling cobalt include those recovering it from spent batteries, superalloys, and catalysts. International trade in cobalt waste and scrap is driven by the demand from refiners and manufacturers looking for more sustainable and often more cost-effective sources of this critical metal. Major importers are countries with advanced metallurgical facilities capable of processing complex scrap materials to extract high-purity cobalt. Exporters often include nations with large industrial bases that generate cobalt-containing waste or those with established battery recycling infrastructure. Key considerations include the cobalt content, the presence of other valuable or hazardous elements, and the form of the scrap, all of which influence its value and processing requirements. The global push for electric vehicle battery recycling is rapidly increasing the volume and complexity of trade in this category.
What products fall under HS code 810530?
Spent cobalt-containing batteries, Cobalt alloy scrap, Cobalt catalyst waste, Cobalt superalloy scrap, Cobalt magnet scrap, Cobalt-chrome dental alloy scrap, Cobalt-nickel alloy waste
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810530?
This code can be confused with 810520 (Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders) if the scrap is mistakenly identified as unwrought forms, or with 7204 (Ferrous waste and scrap) if the cobalt scrap is part of a mixed ferrous alloy.
How is HS code 810530 structured?
HS code 810530 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.