Neodymium Oxide (Nd2O3) from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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