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Alnico Magnet Blanks for Guitar Pickups from China

Cast Alnico V rod blanks intended for permanent magnetization in electric guitar pickups and audio equipment. These music industry magnets fit 8505.90.75.01 as articles to become permanent magnets.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

• Document intended use in audio transducers to support magnet classification

• Specify Alnico grade (II, V, VIII) and dimensions matching pickup specifications

• Avoid packaging with pickup housings to prevent set classification issues