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HS 2846.90Metals

HS Code for Dysprosium (HS 2846.90)

Dysprosium is the most strategically critical heavy rare earth - added at 0.5-6% to NdFeB magnets to raise coercivity at 150-200 degC (essential for EV traction motors, wind turbine generators, aerospace actuators). China's April 2025 export permit on Dy/Tb/Sm/Gd/Lu magnet materials pushed magnet supply chain into acute risk mode.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2846.90Dy2O3 and dysprosium compounds
2805.30Dysprosium metal
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
CRM strategic; Rare Earth Alliance.
United States
0%
AD on Chinese NdFeB magnets 2024.
China
Export permit required from April 2025.

Worked landed-cost example

100 kg Dy2O3 99.9%, FOB Xiamen USD 380/kg (2025 pricing), CIF Frankfurt

FOBUSD 38,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 400
CIFUSD 38,400
EU dutyUSD 0
EU landed USD 38,400. Post-April 2025 permit, spot pricing has been intermittent (30% premium over benchmark for confirmed export licence).
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act 2024/1252 - HREE strategic.
  • · China Export Control (April 2025) on Dy/Tb-containing items and magnet grain-boundary technology.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Malaysia (Lynas HREE plant Kalgoorlie/Kuantan)
  • · Myanmar (unofficial)

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dy so critical for EV motors?

NdFeB magnets lose coercivity above 80-100 degC. EV traction motors run at 150-180 degC. Adding 3-6% Dy (grain-boundary diffusion or bulk) raises intrinsic coercivity from ~1000 kA/m to ~2500 kA/m. Without Dy (or partial Tb substitute), NdFeB magnets thermally demagnetise in service.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard
Import into Singapore →
GST · 9% standard (from 2024)

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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