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HS 8505.11Metals

HS Code for NdFeB Permanent Magnets (HS 8505.11)

Sintered neodymium-iron-boron magnets are the highest-energy commercial permanent magnets - core input for EV traction motors and permanent-magnet direct-drive wind turbines. China controls ~87% of finished-magnet capacity. US IRA §30D minerals requirements and EU CRMA (2024) drive nascent ex-China supply.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
8505.11Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets, of metal
8505.19Permanent magnets, other
2846.90Compounds of rare earths, other (feedstock)
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
2.2%
United States
2.1% MFN + Sec 232 review pending
Japan
0%
India (BCD)
7.5%

Worked landed-cost example

2 MT N42SH grade sintered NdFeB, FOB Ningbo USD 68/kg, CIF Hamburg

FOBUSD 136,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 1,600
CIFUSD 137,600
EU duty 2.2%USD 3,027
VAT 19% DEUSD 26,719
DE landed USD 167,346 (~USD 83.67/kg).
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU Critical Raw Materials Act 2024 - Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb strategic.
  • · US Executive Order 14017 - REE supply chain review.
  • · China export control on Sm-Co and heavy rare earths from Dec 2023.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Japan
  • · Vietnam
  • · Germany
  • · United States

Frequently asked questions

SH vs UH grade?

The suffix denotes maximum operating temperature: N42 (80°C), SH (150°C), UH (180°C), EH (200°C). EV traction motors typically spec SH/UH; wind turbines N/H. Higher temp grades need more Dy/Tb - hence the cost step-up.

Destination market toolkits

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

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
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 Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)

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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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