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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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