Alnico Horse Shoe Magnets from Japan
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 — 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 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'