Import duty notes · checked 22 October 2026
Permanent magnets (metal) tariff from China: HTS duty and Section 301 notes
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Estimate only, not a customs ruling. AI-assisted. Drafted with AI help from public US government data. Duty figures were checked against the official sources linked next to each number on 22 October 2026. Your exact rate depends on the 10-digit classification of your product, which only US Customs (CBP) can rule on.
Duty at a glance
| Item | Figure and source |
|---|---|
| HTS subheading | 8505.11.00 USITC HTS |
| General (MFN) duty | 2.1% USITC HTS, 2026 HTS Revision 21 |
| Section 301 (China) | +25% (2024 review, note 31(g), heading 9903.91.06) USITC China Tariffs list · 9903.91.06 in HTS |
| Section 301, 9903.05.31 (China) | May be subject to an additional 12.5% (9903.05.31); whether it stacks with other Section 301 duties should be confirmed by a licensed customs broker. 9903.05.31 in HTS · CBP CSMS #69326983 |
| Summary | Base rate 2.1% plus 25% Section 301. With 9903.05.31: 39.6% if stacked, 27.1% if not stacked |
Permanent magnets of metal, such as neodymium magnets. The Section 301 rate for this line rose to 25% from January 1, 2026 (U.S. note 31(g)).
Section 301 list status is taken from the USITC "China Tariffs" reference (last updated July 28, 2026). Background on the lists is on USTR's Section 301 tariff actions page. Other duties on goods from China, such as IEEPA duties under U.S. notes 2(u)/2(v) to chapter 99, change often and are not included here; check the current HTS chapter 99 before you price. Exclusions, if any, are listed in U.S. note 20.
Sourcing notes
- Strong magnets have air-freight restrictions; check magnetic field strength.
- Small magnets in children's products are tightly regulated (CPSC).
- Grade (e.g. N42, N52) and coating should be in the spec.
These are common checks, not a full compliance list. Requirements depend on your exact product and sales channel.
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