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HS 2846.90Metals

HS Code for Yttrium (HS 2846.90)

Yttrium is a heavy rare earth (although often classified separately). ~90% is used as Y-stabilised zirconia (YSZ) for solid oxide fuel cells, dental crowns, thermal-barrier coatings; also YAG laser crystals, YIG microwave filters, and red phosphors. China dominates separation.

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

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2805.30Yttrium metal
2846.10Cerium compounds
2846.90Other REE compounds (includes Y2O3)
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
United States
0%
AD/CVD on Chinese REE magnets, not oxides.

Worked landed-cost example

500 kg Y2O3 99.999%, FOB Baotou USD 12/kg, CIF Rotterdam

FOBUSD 6,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 300
CIFUSD 6,300
EU dutyUSD 0
EU landed USD 6,300.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act 2024/1252 - HREE strategic.
  • · ISO 22574 REE oxide purity.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · USA (MP Materials)
  • · Malaysia (Lynas)
  • · Estonia (Silmet)

Frequently asked questions

Y2O3 vs YSZ?

Y2O3 is the traded oxide feedstock (~USD 8-15/kg). YSZ (yttria-stabilised zirconia, 3-8 mol% Y2O3) is the value-added engineered ceramic powder - USD 40-90/kg from Tosoh, Saint-Gobain. Downstream margin is in the powder engineering, not the Y2O3 feedstock.

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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