Cast Alnico 5 Pot Magnets from Japan
Shielded pot-style alnico 5 magnets with steel cup housing, entirely metal construction requiring magnetization, for industrial clamping applications. The pot design concentrates magnetic field. HTS 8505.11.0070 as other metal permanent magnets despite assembly.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Steel cup integral to magnet function keeps all-metal classification; plastic cups would reclassify
• Threaded hole specs must show industrial holding purpose vs consumer toy use
• Demagnetization curve data required for customs technical review