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Magnesium Metal Turnings

Magnesium turnings from machining, an alkaline-earth metal used in pyrotechnics and alloying. Classified under HTS 2805.19.90.90 as other alkaline-earth metal. Highly flammable, supplied in sealed containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%—5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%—5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%—5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%—5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8104.19.00Lower: 6.5% vs 30.5%

If unwrought >99.8% pure magnesium

Chapter 81 covers specific base metals like magnesium when wrought/unwrought.

3603Lower: 12.7% vs 30.5%

If processed into pyrotechnic safety matches

Pyrotechnic compositions shift to Chapter 36.

2620.40.00Lower: 12.5% vs 30.5%

If containing >50% magnesium oxide slag

Slag/ash with metal oxides classifies under 2620.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• UN1869 classification; inert gas packaging mandatory

• Provide spectrographic analysis for purity; note recycling origin if scrap-derived