Alnico Horse Shoe Magnets from China
Classic U-shaped alnico (aluminum-nickel-cobalt) horse shoe magnets made from cast metal alloys, requiring post-import magnetization. Commonly used in educational science kits and small holding devices. Falls under HTS 8505.11.0070 as other metal permanent magnets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0625%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2026, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include alloy composition certificate (Al-Ni-Co-Fe) to avoid confusion with flexible magnets
• For educational sets, ensure magnets are primary component or risk set classification under 9503
• Test for residual magnetism; fully demagnetized imports must declare 'for magnetization'