Samarium Cobalt Ring Magnets from China
SmCo ring-shaped permanent magnet precursors with high temperature resistance up to 350°C, intended for aerospace and military applications after magnetization. Falls under 8505.90.75.01 as 'other' articles for permanent magnets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.8%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit coercivity and remanence specs proving suitability for permanent magnetization
• Comply with ITAR/EAR export controls documentation for defense-related magnet imports
• Declare exact SmCo composition to avoid reclassification as generic metal articles