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Neodymium Distillation Residue Metal

Semi-refined neodymium metal from vacuum distillation residue, 99.5% purity. HTS 2805.30.0020 applies as it's predominantly elemental neodymium, a rare-earth metal not interalloyed. Used in bulk NdFeB magnet production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	5%	—	5%
🇲🇽Mexico	5%	—	5%
🇨🇦Canada	5%	—	5%
🇩🇪Germany	5%	—	5%
🇯🇵Japan	5%	—	5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2620.99Higher: 12.5% vs 5%

If classified as rare-earth metal slag or dross

Slags and residues from rare-earth processing fall under Chapter 26.

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 5%

If containing >5% other rare-earth impurities

Impure rare-earth mixtures treated as other rare-earth compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Batch analysis reports essential to prove average composition meets pure neodymium criteria

• Monitor for Section VI note exclusions; ensure not organo-inorganic compound

• Label with UN 3209 'Metallic substance, water-reactive' for transport

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Neodymium Metal Ingots

High-purity neodymium metal cast into ingots, typically 99.9% pure, used as raw material for alloy production. Classified under HTS 2805.30.0020 as pure neodymium, a rare-earth metal not intermixed or interalloyed. Essential for manufacturing powerful permanent magnets.