Alloy Feedstock Magnesium Wedges

Wedge-shaped magnesium pieces for controlled alloying in master alloy production. Primary unwrought form under 8104.19.00.00. Used to create AZ91D and AM60 magnesium alloys.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8104.20.00.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If after alloying completed

Completed magnesium alloys classified as secondary magnesium.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs 6.5%

If pre-melted with grain refiners

Master alloys with proprietary additions under chemical preparations.

8454.90.00Higher: 35% vs 6.5%

If machined into casting patterns

Precision magnesium patterns for foundry use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document wedge purity suitable for specific alloy chemistries

Stack wedges in alternating layers with separators for stability

Coordinate melting point verification with alloy producer specs

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Primary Magnesium Ingots

High-purity magnesium ingots produced by electrolysis or thermal reduction, containing at least 99% magnesium. Classified under HTS 8104.19.00.00 as unwrought magnesium that is not refined and not in powdered form. Used primarily in the production of magnesium alloys for automotive and aerospace applications.

Electrolytic Magnesium Billets

Cylindrical magnesium billets produced via the electrolytic Pidgeon process, suitable for extrusion into profiles. Falls under 8104.19.00.00 as primary unwrought magnesium not refined. Key raw material for lightweight structural components.

Pidgeon Process Magnesium Slabs

Rectangular magnesium slabs from the silicothermic Pidgeon process, used for rolling into sheet stock. Unwrought 'other' magnesium under 8104.19.00.00, excluding powder and refined forms. Essential for sacrificial anodes and die castings.

High-Purity Magnesium Pigs

Cast magnesium pigs with 99.9% purity from electrolytic cells, stored under inert atmosphere. Classified as unwrought 'other' magnesium in HTS 8104.19.00.00. Used in electronics and pharmaceutical-grade applications.

Magnesium Casting Ingots

Standard casting-grade magnesium ingots for gravity and low-pressure die casting operations. Unwrought magnesium under 8104.19.00.00, not refined or powdered. Primary input for automotive wheels and transmission cases.

Ferro-Magnesium Base Ingots

Magnesium-rich ingots with trace ferrosilicon for steel desulfurization applications. Still classified as unwrought magnesium (99%+ Mg) under HTS 8104.19.00.00. Used in steel ladle metallurgy.