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HS 2846.90Metals

HS Code for Scandium (HS 2846.90)

Scandium is a rare earth (though geochemically distinct) - a by-product of uranium, TiO2 pigment, and nickel laterite processing. Two markets: Al-Sc high-strength lightweight alloys (aerospace, additive manufacturing) and Sc-stabilised zirconia electrolyte for solid-oxide fuel cells. Extremely thin market (~35 t/yr).

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

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2805.30Rare-earth metals (includes Sc metal)
2846.90Scandium and yttrium compounds (Sc2O3)
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
CRM strategic.
United States
0%
Australia
0%
Nyngan Sc project development.

Worked landed-cost example

10 kg Sc2O3 99.9%, FOB Shanghai USD 850/kg, CIF Los Angeles

FOBUSD 8,500
Freight + insuranceUSD 350
CIFUSD 8,850
US dutyUSD 0
US landed USD 8,850.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act 2024/1252 - strategic list.
  • · SEMI standards for high-purity Sc2O3 (6N) for SOFC.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Russia
  • · Ukraine (pre-war)
  • · Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sc so illiquid?

Only 35-40 t/yr global demand and highly dispersed by-product source. Airbus/Boeing Al-Sc adoption has been slow because 0.3% Sc adds ~USD 30/kg to Al price. Nyngan (Australia), Rio Tinto (Quebec), and USGS domestic projects are trying to build supply for aerospace.

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 United Kingdom →
VAT · 20% standard, 5% reduced, 0% zero-rated
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Australia →
GST · 10%
Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%

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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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