SmCo Sintered Pot Magnet Assembly from Japan
Pot-style magnet with sintered samarium-cobalt core encased in steel housing for focused magnetic field, used in industrial holding fixtures. Remains under HTS 8505.11.0050 as the primary sintered samarium-cobalt permanent magnet component.
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
• Steel housing thickness specs prevent reclassification as simple steel articles
• Pull force test reports (>100 lbs typical) support permanent magnet function over temporary
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk import prevents toy magnet safety scrutiny