99.9% Magnesium Pouring Cakes
Large flat cakes of unwrought magnesium poured directly from electrolysis, with a purity of at least 99.8% by weight. These primary forms are intended for remelting in foundries and meet the high-purity requirement of the tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pouring cakes contain less than 99.8% magnesium by weight
Lower-purity unwrought magnesium is classified under this alternative tariff item.
If the cakes are defective or broken and not usable as primary forms
Magnesium waste and scrap, including damaged castings, falls under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep documentation showing the magnesium content (≥99.8%) and the production method (electrolysis) to confirm it is unwrought
• Classify as unwrought magnesium, not as waste or scrap, since the cakes are usable as-is for remelting
• Check if the goods qualify for duty-free entry under the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariff rate or a preferential trade agreement
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