Heading · Chapter 26
2605: Cobalt ores and concentrates
Heading 2605 has no further six-digit division: the whole heading is subheading 2605.00, in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash).
Duty rates compared
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Subheadings 1
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$48kUS$48k+US$172k+US$2m+> US$5m
Exports: 40
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$33m
- Italy: US$5m
- Laos: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Netherlands: US$444k
- United Kingdom: US$419k
- Zambia: US$369k
- Germany: US$303k
- South Korea: US$172k
- China: US$155k
- Tanzania: US$154k
- United States: US$138k
- Austria: US$134k
- Belgium: US$115k
- Australia: US$70k
- Canada: US$67k
- Mexico: US$51k
- Malaysia: US$48k
- France: US$41k
- South Africa: US$37k
- Japan: US$36k
- Ireland: US$16k
- Singapore: US$11k
- Spain: US$10k
- Poland: US$8k
- Argentina: US$5k
- Mauritius: US$4k
- Senegal: US$3k
- Slovenia: US$2k
- Cook Islands: US$1k
- Morocco: US$1k
- United Arab Emirates: US$400
- India: US$300
- Brazil: US$100
- Switzerland: US$100
- Bulgaria: US$0
- Ecuador: US$0
- Guatemala: US$0
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$0
- Türkiye: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$18kUS$18k+US$128k+US$520k+> US$17m
Imports: 53
- Morocco: US$19m
- Taiwan: US$17m
- France: US$5m
- China: US$3m
- South Africa: US$520k
- Finland: US$337k
- Belgium: US$274k
- Malaysia: US$216k
- United States: US$190k
- Italy: US$153k
- Germany: US$143k
- Ireland: US$128k
- United Arab Emirates: US$122k
- India: US$114k
- Poland: US$85k
- Netherlands: US$66k
- Singapore: US$52k
- Czechia: US$35k
- South Korea: US$33k
- Romania: US$23k
- Saudi Arabia: US$22k
- United Kingdom: US$22k
- Bangladesh: US$18k
- Hungary: US$13k
- Spain: US$9k
- Portugal: US$6k
- Chile: US$5k
- Guatemala: US$5k
- Seychelles: US$4k
- Indonesia: US$3k
- Mauritania: US$3k
- Brazil: US$3k
- Vietnam: US$3k
- Serbia: US$2k
- Switzerland: US$1k
- Australia: US$1k
- Israel: US$1k
- Cambodia: US$800
- Lithuania: US$700
- Sri Lanka: US$400
- Türkiye: US$400
- Zambia: US$300
- New Zealand: US$200
- Eswatini: US$200
- Argentina: US$100
- Malta: US$100
- Costa Rica: US$0
- Denmark: US$0
- Luxembourg: US$0
- El Salvador: US$0
- Slovakia: US$0
- Sweden: US$0
- Thailand: US$0
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo - Kinshasa | US$33m | 70.8% |
| 2 |  Italy | US$5m | 11.7% |
| 3 |  Laos | US$3m | 6.8% |
| 4 | Taiwan | US$2m | 4.7% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$444k | 0.9% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$419k | 0.9% |
| 7 |  Zambia | US$369k | 0.8% |
| 8 |  Germany | US$303k | 0.6% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$172k | 0.4% |
| 10 |  China | US$155k | 0.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Morocco | US$19m | 39.9% |
| 2 | Taiwan | US$17m | 36.1% |
| 3 |  France | US$5m | 11.7% |
| 4 | China | US$3m | 6.7% |
| 5 |  South Africa | US$520k | 1.1% |
| 6 |  Finland | US$337k | 0.7% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$274k | 0.6% |
| 8 |  Malaysia | US$216k | 0.5% |
| 9 | United States | US$190k | 0.4% |
| 10 | Italy | US$153k | 0.3% |
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for heading 2605; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2605 is a single line in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, where the duty is duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for heading 2605; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2605 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Canada, where the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) has one tariff line for heading 2605; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2605 is a single line in the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), where the duty is duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 2605 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2605 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Peru, where the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand has one tariff line for heading 2605; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2605 is a single line in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan has one tariff line for heading 2605; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 2605 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) has one tariff line for heading 2605; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2605 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of Norway, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia has one tariff line for heading 2605; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2605 is a single line in the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), where the duty is 5%.
World trade in heading 2605 goods reached US$47m in 2024, down 48.5% on 2023.
The Congo - Kinshasa was the largest exporter with 70.8% of the total, ahead of Italy.
Morocco imported the most (US$19m).
The United Kingdom ranked 6th among 40 exporters with US$419k.
The United Kingdom imported US$22k.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for cobalt ores and concentrates?
Cobalt ores and concentrates fall under HS heading 2605, part of chapter 26, in section V of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on cobalt ores and concentrates in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2605 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on cobalt ores and concentrates in Türkiye?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 2605 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most cobalt ores and concentrates?
The Congo - Kinshasa, with US$33m in 2024 (70.8% of world exports).