Oxidized Rare Earth Metal Ingots from Japan
Mixed rare earth metal ingots (neodymium/praseodymium) with heavy surface oxidation from scrap vacuum induction melting. Magnet production requires remelt purification per HTS 9817.00.90.40.
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
• Oxygen content analysis exceeding commercial alloy tolerance,Vacuum induction records from scrap without calcium reduction,Pure REM ingots classify under specific Chapter 28/Chapter 81 codes