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HS 2846.90Metals

HS Code for Neodymium (HS 2846.90 / 2805.30)

Neodymium is the main light rare earth in NdFeB permanent magnets (28-30% Nd/Pr didymium content). NdFeB drives EV traction motors, wind turbines, industrial servo motors, and consumer electronics. Traded primarily as Nd2O3 (99-99.9% pure) or Nd-Pr didymium metal (75:25).

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

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2805.30Neodymium metal, alloys
2846.90Nd2O3 and neodymium compounds
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
CRM strategic.
United States
0%
AD/CVD on Chinese NdFeB magnets (2024).

Worked landed-cost example

5 MT Nd2O3 99.5%, FOB Shanghai USD 62/kg, CIF Rotterdam

FOBUSD 310,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 2,400
CIFUSD 312,400
EU dutyUSD 0
EU landed USD 312,400.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act 2024/1252.
  • · China Export Control on Dy/Tb magnets covers Nd-Pr didymium metal indirectly through magnet-alloy licensing.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Malaysia (Lynas)
  • · USA (MP Materials)
  • · Vietnam

Frequently asked questions

Nd2O3 vs Nd-Pr didymium metal?

Nd2O3 (oxide) is separated at rare earth refineries and sold to metal producers who reduce it (via molten-salt electrolysis) to Nd metal or Nd-Pr didymium (75:25 Nd:Pr, cheaper than pure Nd because Pr is co-produced). NdFeB magnet manufacturers typically buy the didymium metal, not the pure oxide.

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 Vietnam →
VAT · 10% standard, 5% reduced, 0% export
Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard

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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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