Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 8505.19
8505.19.10: Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent: other, flexible magnets
Non-metal permanent magnets (ferrite)
Not declarable on its own: use one of its 1 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · checked on 24 October 2026
- 8505 Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads; parts thereof:
- Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization:
- 8505.19 Other:
- 8505.19.10 Flexible magnets
What you pay
Importing into USA
US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
No additional measures recorded for this origin.
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| General (MFN) | — | 4.9% |
| US–Australia FTA AU | Australia | Free |
| US–Bahrain FTA BH | Bahrain | Free |
| US–Chile FTA CL | Chile | Free |
| US–Colombia TPA CO | Colombia | Free |
| US–Israel FTA IL | Israel | Free |
| US–Jordan FTA JO | Jordan | Free |
| US–Korea FTA KR | South Korea | Free |
| US–Morocco FTA MA | Morocco | Free |
| US–Oman FTA OM | Oman | Free |
| CAFTA-DR P | Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua | Free |
| US–Panama TPA PA | Panama | Free |
| US–Peru TPA PE | Peru | Free |
| USMCA S | Canada, Mexico | Free |
| US–Singapore FTA SG | Singapore | Free |
| Column 2 | Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus | 45% |
Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).
Same subheading in other tariffs
8505.19 Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent: other
UK Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
EU 2.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 16% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 1.7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 2.2% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line USA lines: 8505.19
Binding rulings for similar goods
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
- 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…
34 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 8505.19.10 is one of 3 lines under subheading 8505.19, permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent: other.
The general duty is 4.9%, and quantities are declared in p/st.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 2.2%, the Türkiye duty is 2.2%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is free, the Brazil duty is 16%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 1.7%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 2.2% and the Nigeria duty is 5%.
The United States imported goods of subheading 8505.19 worth US$127m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the USA import duty for HTS code 8505.19.10?
The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 4.9%; the supplementary unit is p/st. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Is there a lower rate for 8505.19.10 under US trade agreements?
Yes. The Special column reads “Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO,D,E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM,P, PA, PE,S, SG)”: the letters in brackets name the agreements and programmes that grant it.
Where does the United States import these goods from?
For subheading 8505.19 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$55m), followed by Mexico.