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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If intermixed with other rare-earth metals like praseodymium
Mixtures of rare-earth metals fall under 2846 as compounds or mixtures, not pure elements.
If chemically doped for electronic applications
Doped rare-earth compounds for semiconductors classified as chemical preparations in 3824.
If alloyed with iron to form NdFeB magnet material
Ferrous alloys containing neodymium classified in Chapter 72 as iron-based alloys.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate (min 99% neodymium) to confirm classification as chemically defined rare-earth metal under Chapter 28
• Provide mill test report showing no significant intermixing with other rare-earths to avoid reclassification
• Comply with REACH-like regulations; declare as hazardous if stored under oil to prevent oxidation
Related Products under HTS 2805.30.00.20
Neodymium Rare Earth Lump
Irregular lumps of elemental neodymium metal, produced by distillation, packaged under mineral oil. Falls under HTS 2805.30.0020 as unalloyed neodymium, a rare-earth element in its metallic form. Used in research and alloy master batches.
High Purity Neodymium Shot
Small spherical shot (3-6mm) of 99.95% pure neodymium metal for vacuum melting applications. Classified as neodymium under HTS 2805.30.0020 since it's elemental rare-earth metal, not intermixed. Ideal for precise alloy composition control.
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.
Research Grade Neodymium Pieces
Small pieces (1-5g) of ultra-high purity (99.999%) neodymium for laboratory research. Falls under HTS 2805.30.0020 as pure rare-earth metal, scandium and yttrium group. Used in spectroscopy and materials science studies.