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HS code for magnets, permanent
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “magnets, permanent” points to heading 8505: electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 8505 covers 35 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 8505 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.2% (average 1.9%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 8505 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 1.8% and 2.2%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 35 tariff lines 
EU Free – 2.2% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
Türkiye 1.8% – 2.2% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 2.1% 
USA Free – 4.9% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 2.4% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 1% 
Brazil Free – 16% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 11.9% 
Argentina Free – 16% Third-country duty 15 tariff lines · average 12.3% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free – 5% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 1.7% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 2.2% – 15% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 8.6% 
Nigeria 5% – 10% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 8% See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for magnets, permanent?
Magnets, permanent are classified under 8505 (Electromagnets) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.