The Tariff Classification of "Rare Earth Metal" Magnets from China.Dear Mr. Chien
Issued February 27, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8505.11.0000
Headings: 8505
Product description
Your inquiry involves the importation of samarium cobalt and neodymium iron boron (NIB) magnets. They are commonly referred to as "neodymium" or "rare earth" magnets.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Rare Earth Metal“ Magnets will be 8505.11.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization: Of metal.
Full text
NY K82812 February 27, 2004 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 K82812 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8505.11.0000 Mr. Mark Chien MQ International Trade 6100 Song Breeze Trace Duluth, GA 30097 RE: The Tariff Classification of “Rare Earth Metal“ Magnets from China. Dear Mr. Chien In your letter dated February 3, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your inquiry involves the importation of samarium cobalt and neodymium iron boron (NIB) magnets. They are commonly referred to as "neodymium" or "rare earth" magnets. The applicable subheading for the “Rare Earth Metal“ Magnets will be 8505.11.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization: Of metal. The rate of duty will be 2.1 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist David Curran at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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