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Alnico Bar Magnets Grade 5

Cast Alnico 5 bar magnets, high-energy metal permanent magnets for sensors, meters, and educational kits. Metal alloy castings intended for magnetization. Fits 8505.11.00 metal permanent magnet criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.1%+37.5%39.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9015.90.01Lower: 37.5% vs 39.6%

If calibrated for surveying instruments

Magnets integral to finished optical instruments reclassify

8505.90Lower: 13.8% vs 39.6%

If stripped from decommissioned equipment

Salvaged magnet parts go to parts subheading

8504.40.95Lower: 37.5% vs 39.6%

If power transformer cores

Static converters take precedence over magnet materials

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Brinell hardness certification confirms proper Alnico alloy composition

β€’ Demagnetization curve data sheets prevent misclassification as weak magnets

β€’ Retail packaging may trigger GRI 3 set rules if with keepers

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