HTSUS, United States

8505.19.30.00

Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization / Other

Classification path

  1. Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads; parts thereof
  2. Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization
  3. Other
  4. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
4.9%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
45%
Unit of quantity
No.

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 8505

About heading 8505

Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads; parts thereof

Heading 8505 covers electromagnets, permanent magnets, and articles that become permanent magnets after magnetization, plus magnetic holding devices, electromagnetic couplings, clutches, brakes, lifting heads, and parts. The heading splits first by permanent magnets, with 8505.11 for metal magnets and 8505.19 for other magnets such as flexible ones. The remaining lines cover electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes in 8505.20, and other goods including parts in 8505.90.

Full guide to heading 8505

Products in this heading

  • Sintered neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets
  • Ceramic (ferrite) permanent magnets
  • Alnico permanent magnets
  • Flexible magnetic sheet or strip
  • Electromagnetic clutch for a machine drive
  • Electromagnetic brake assembly
  • Magnetic chuck or work holder
  • Electromagnetic lifting head for a crane

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a sintered neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnet?

Sintered neodymium-iron-boron magnets of metal are classified under 8505.11.00.70, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.1%.

What is the duty on flexible magnetic sheet?

Flexible magnets fall under 8505.19.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 4.9%.

How do I classify an electromagnetic clutch?

Electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes are classified under 8505.20.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.1%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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