Subheading · Chapter 85 · Heading 8505
8505.19: Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent: other
Non-metal permanent magnets (ferrite)
Official description Other
8505.19 is the HS subheading for non-metal permanent magnets (ferrite), under heading 8505 in chapter 85.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8505 19 00 00 Other Free
- 8505 19 10 00 Permanent magnets of agglomerated ferrite Free
- 8505 19 10 10 For use in certain types of aircraft Free
- 8505 19 10 90 Other Free
- 8505 19 90 00 Other Free
- 8505 19 90 10 For use in certain types of aircraft Free
- Other Free
- 8505 19 90 30 Articles of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of a disc, whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, with: - a diameter of not more than 120 mm, - a hole in the centre, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation with a remanence between 245 mt and 470 mt Free
- 8505 19 90 45 Article of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of a rectangle, whether or not with oblique sides, with: -a length of 26.85 mm or more but not more than 32.15 mm, -a width of 7.6 mm or more but not more than 9.55 mm, -a thickness of 5.3 mm or more but not more than 5.8 mm, and -a weight of 6.1 g or more but not more than 8.3 g, intended to become a permanent magnet after magnetisation Free
- 8505 19 90 60 Articles of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of arched rectangles, - whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, - whether or not with rounded corners, with: - a length of 9 mm or more but not more than 101 mm, - a width of 9 mm or more but not more than 101 mm, - a thickness of 1.85 mm or more but not more than 15.15 mm, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation Free
- 8505 19 90 74 Articles in shape of flat bars, arched bars, quarter sleeves or trapezoid whether or not arched, rounded corners or oblique sides made of ferrite, or cobalt, or samarium or other rare-earth metals, or their alloy, - whether or not overmolded with polymers, - whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, with: - a length of 5 mm or more, but not more than 60 mm, - a width of 5 mm or more, but not more than 40 mm, - a thickness of 3 mm or more, but not more than 15 mm, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation Free
- 8505 19 90 89 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Tariff lines
- on 4 of 8 lines
Import requirements 2
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £17.2m | 72.2% | -0.8% |
 Germany | £1.2m | 5% | +20.1% |
 Netherlands | £797k | 3.3% | +78% |
 United States | £775k | 3.2% | -13.3% |
 Portugal | £448k | 1.9% | +5.1% |
| United Kingdom | £384k | 1.6% | -33.3% |
 Japan | £328k | 1.4% | +162.3% |
 Vietnam | £321k | 1.3% | +123.3% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$49kUS$49k+US$2m+US$19m+> US$71m
Exports: 146
- China: US$930m
- Germany: US$92m
- Japan: US$80m
- South Korea: US$71m
- United States: US$69m
- Malaysia: US$64m
- Vietnam: US$53m
- Italy: US$39m
- France: US$35m
- Mexico: US$28m
- United Kingdom: US$25m
- Taiwan: US$22m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$21m
- Indonesia: US$19m
- Netherlands: US$17m
- Philippines: US$16m
- Thailand: US$14m
- Czechia: US$12m
- Slovenia: US$11m
- Canada: US$11m
- Spain: US$11m
- Poland: US$10m
- Switzerland: US$8m
- Sweden: US$7m
- Austria: US$7m
- Singapore: US$7m
- Türkiye: US$6m
- India: US$5m
- Norway: US$4m
- Romania: US$4m
- Belgium: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- Hungary: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Tunisia: US$1m
- Bulgaria: US$1m
- Portugal: US$944k
- Australia: US$940k
- Slovakia: US$928k
- Ukraine: US$889k
- Greece: US$871k
- Brazil: US$656k
- Latvia: US$610k
- Lithuania: US$604k
- Serbia: US$583k
- Colombia: US$576k
- Russia: US$542k
- Finland: US$376k
- Ireland: US$356k
- Croatia: US$320k
- Kazakhstan: US$301k
- Costa Rica: US$276k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$194k
- Guatemala: US$150k
- New Zealand: US$142k
- Luxembourg: US$140k
- Peru: US$137k
- Chile: US$118k
- United Arab Emirates: US$97k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$203kUS$203k+US$3m+US$28m+> US$81m
Imports: 201
- Germany: US$180m
- United States: US$127m
- China: US$118m
- Mexico: US$98m
- Thailand: US$85m
- Vietnam: US$81m
- India: US$72m
- Japan: US$71m
- Italy: US$68m
- Philippines: US$62m
- South Korea: US$59m
- France: US$52m
- Canada: US$50m
- Poland: US$40m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$39m
- Malaysia: US$34m
- Indonesia: US$33m
- Singapore: US$31m
- United Kingdom: US$29m
- Spain: US$28m
- Hungary: US$27m
- Türkiye: US$26m
- Netherlands: US$24m
- Brazil: US$22m
- Serbia: US$22m
- Switzerland: US$19m
- Slovakia: US$17m
- Australia: US$16m
- Austria: US$16m
- Czechia: US$15m
- Taiwan: US$15m
- Romania: US$11m
- Belgium: US$10m
- Cambodia: US$9m
- Slovenia: US$8m
- Russia: US$8m
- Denmark: US$8m
- Portugal: US$6m
- Saudi Arabia: US$6m
- Sweden: US$5m
- Bulgaria: US$4m
- Israel: US$4m
- Norway: US$4m
- Pakistan: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4m
- Greece: US$3m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Ireland: US$3m
- Croatia: US$3m
- Colombia: US$3m
- Iran: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Finland: US$2m
- Tunisia: US$2m
- Argentina: US$2m
- Morocco: US$2m
- Egypt: US$2m
- Costa Rica: US$1m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$1m
- Estonia: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$930m | 53.9% |
| 2 | Germany | US$92m | 5.3% |
| 3 | Japan | US$80m | 4.6% |
| 4 |  South Korea | US$71m | 4.1% |
| 5 | United States | US$69m | 4% |
| 6 |  Malaysia | US$64m | 3.7% |
| 7 | Vietnam | US$53m | 3.1% |
| 8 |  Italy | US$39m | 2.3% |
| 9 |  France | US$35m | 2% |
| 10 |  Mexico | US$28m | 1.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$180m | 10.4% |
| 2 | United States | US$127m | 7.4% |
| 3 | China | US$118m | 6.8% |
| 4 | Mexico | US$98m | 5.7% |
| 5 |  Thailand | US$85m | 4.9% |
| 6 | Vietnam | US$81m | 4.7% |
| 7 |  India | US$72m | 4.2% |
| 8 | Japan | US$71m | 4.1% |
| 9 | Italy | US$68m | 3.9% |
| 10 |  Philippines | US$62m | 3.6% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 34
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N359907 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a decorative magnet from China
- N350913 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a decorative refrigerator magnet from China
- H314738 U.S. CBP
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 0417-19-100044; Classification of overband separators and permanent suspension magnets; Magnetic separating machinery for metals.
- H328977 U.S. CBP
Modification of NY J85077, NY N302039, NY N302895, and NY N314064; Revocation of NY B84458, NY R03088, NY N289369, and NY N290319; Classification of certain permanent magnets and articles with the essential character of permanent magnets
- N334110 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of faux magnetic garage door windows from China
- N324875 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a child’s activity kit from China
- 600016084 HMRC
Magnet kit for early learners Colourful 20-piece set Leaflet has fun magnet facts Secret code unlocks 10 online experiments. Perfect for young scientists! Learn about magnetic fields, force and attraction Make magnets float, bounce and jump! Includes a strong magnet wand, two strong block magnets,…
- 600015118 HMRC
Pack of 2 fully magnetic P plates Easy to fit and remove. To gain maximum adhesion, ensure that the application surface is clean and free from dust and dirt prior to attachment. These can be used when recently passing a driving test, just to ensure other drivers around are more careful. 2 Pack…
- 600015119 HMRC
Pack of 2 fully magnetic L plates Easy to fit and remove. To gain maximum adhesion, ensure that the application surface is clean and free from dust and dirt prior to attachment. These can be used when learning to drive under instruction, ensuring other drivers around are more careful. 2 Pack…
- 600014885 HMRC
A massive magnet in the shape of a horseshoe, in a red plastic horseshoe shaped housing with separate north and south poles. It is made on agglomerated ferrite. The magnet measures 18.5cm high and 18.5cm wide and encourages children to learn more about the physical world around them. It is…
- 600013378 HMRC
A green reusable magnetic mat. The mat is made of silicone rubber and the non-flexible strontium hexaferrite (SrO6FE203) magnets are enclosed within the mat. The product is designed to provide a hands-free transfer of surgical instruments between staff during medical procedures. Dimensions of the…
34 rulings in total for this code
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
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Quota · Applies from: CELEX 32026R1465 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Other
Update to VAT Z Coverage on Aircraft and Aircraft Parts – 19 May 2026
Trade Tariff news 6334 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8505.19 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8505.19 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 2.2%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of non-metal permanent magnets (ferrite) into the UK came to £23.9m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 0% on the year before); China supplied 72%, followed by Germany.
In 2024, countries exported non-metal permanent magnets (ferrite) worth US$2bn (+10.7% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$930m), followed by Germany.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent: other?
Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent: other fall under HS subheading 8505.19, part of heading 8505, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on permanent magnets and articles intended to become… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8505.19 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on permanent magnets and articles intended to become… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8505.19 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most permanent magnets and articles intended to become…?
China, with US$930m in 2024 (53.9% of world exports).
Which countries can export non-metal permanent magnets (ferrite) to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on non-metal permanent magnets (ferrite)?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import non-metal permanent magnets (ferrite) from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (72%), Germany (5%) and Netherlands (3%), out of total imports of £23.9m.