Neodymium Oxide (Nd2O3)

Neodymium oxide is a chemically defined inorganic compound of the rare-earth metal neodymium, used primarily in manufacturing powerful permanent magnets for electronics and renewable energy applications. It falls under HTS 2846.90.80.90 as an inorganic compound of a rare-earth metal not specified elsewhere in heading 2846. High purity grades (99.9%+) are common for industrial use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2827.39Higher: 13.7% vs 3.7%

If contaminated with thorium or other impurities exceeding purity thresholds

Impure rare-earth oxides may classify as chlorides or other metal oxides under 2827 if not meeting 'chemically defined' criteria.

3815.90.50.00Higher: 40% vs 3.7%

If supplied as doped reaction mass for catalytic converter production

Processed rare-earth compounds in reaction mixtures for specific end-use fall under spent catalysts or reaction masses in 3815.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate and chemical analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined rare-earth compound per Chapter 28/29 notes

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and REACH compliance docs for EU-origin materials to avoid customs delays

Avoid misclassification as a finished magnet (8505.11); ship as pure oxide powder only