HS Code for Praseodymium (HS 2846.90)
Praseodymium is a light REE geochemically co-mined with neodymium. Typically sold as Pr6O11 (variable oxide stoichiometry) or as part of Nd-Pr didymium metal (75:25). Applications: NdFeB magnets (Pr partially substitutes Nd), yellow ceramic pigments, misch metal, YAG lasers.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2805.30 | Praseodymium metal |
| 2846.90 | Pr6O11 and praseodymium compounds |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% |
| United States | 0% |
Numerical Example: 3 MT Pr6O11 99.5%, FOB Baotou USD 80/kg, CIF Hamburg
3 MT Pr6O11 99.5%, FOB Baotou USD 80/kg, CIF Hamburg. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · EU CRM Act 2024/1252.
- · China
- · Malaysia (Lynas)
- · USA (MP Materials)
Frequently asked questions
Pr:Nd geochemical co-production ratio is ~1:3 in most bastnasite/monazite deposits. When magnet demand pushes didymium metal price, Pr becomes constrained (less mine output) - creating short spot premiums for Pr6O11 vs Nd2O3. Long-run, Nd is the value driver.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 2846.90) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.