Samarium-Cobalt Sintered Disc Magnet from Japan
Cylindrical disc permanent magnet produced through powder metallurgy sintering of samarium and cobalt, ideal for high-reliability sensors and actuators. Falls under HTS 8505.11.0050 as a metal permanent magnet specifically of sintered samarium-cobalt construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include alloy composition analysis reports; U.S
• Customs may test for samarium content to distinguish from cheaper alternatives
• Label as 'not for consumer sale' if industrial grade to avoid potential toy safety regulations under CPSIA
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin rare-earth magnets through Commerce Department scopes