Oxidized Rare Earth Metal Ingots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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