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U.S. imports of rare-earth metal compounds (inorganic/organic, nesoi) (HS 284690) totaled $22.5M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Rare-Earth Metal Compounds (Inorganic/Organic, NESOI) paid $639K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.8% on $16.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rare-Earth Metal Compounds (Inorganic/Organic, NESOI) imports of $22.5M in April 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $28.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChina dominates global supply of the rare-earth compounds captured here — lanthanum oxides, yttrium compounds, scandium-bearing mixtures, rare-earth carbonates, and other inorganic and organic rare-earth derivatives not elsewhere specified — and Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods across much of this heading. The US schedule is unusually granular, with eleven 10-digit lines distinguishing compounds by predominant element (lanthanum, yttrium, scandium), chemical form (oxides, chlorides, carbonates), and yttrium oxide equivalent content, making precise classification dependent on detailed compositional analysis. France and South Korea are secondary suppliers, reflecting downstream processing of Chinese rare-earth feedstocks.
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Classification turns on which rare-earth element is predominant by weight in the mixture, and for yttrium compounds, on the yttrium oxide equivalent content (the 19%–85% range is a key threshold for line 2846904000). A full elemental analysis from the supplier is essential. Given the complexity, a licensed customs broker with rare-earth experience should review the technical data before entry.
China controls a dominant share of global rare-earth processing capacity, meaning supply disruptions — whether from export quota changes, regulatory shifts, or geopolitical tensions — can affect availability across the entire heading. Importers sourcing from French or South Korean processors may be drawing on feedstocks that ultimately originate in China, so true origin diversification requires upstream supply chain visibility.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2846908090 | COMPOUNDS, INORGAN/ORGAN, RARE-EARTH METALS, NESOI | $18.7M | 3.77% | $632K |
| 2846902040 | RARE-EARTH OXDES MX EXPT CERIUM OXIDES, NESOI | $1.8M | 35.00% | $3K |
| 2846902005 | RR-EARTH OXIDES CONTAIN LANTHANUM AS PREDM MTL | $1.5M | -- | -- |
| 2846902015 | RR-EARTH OX MX CONT YTTRIUM OR SCANDIUM PREDM MTL | $236K | 10.00% | $300 |
| 2846902084 | MIXTURES OF RARE-EARTH, EXPT CERIUM CHLORIDES, NES | $163K | -- | -- |
| 2846908070 | MIXT OF RARE-EARTH CARBONATES LANTHANUM PREDOM MTL | $91K | 3.70% | $3K |
| 2846904000 | YTTRIUM CMPDS CONT BY WT. (19%-85%) YTO EQUIV. | $44K | -- | -- |
| 2846902082 | RR-EARTH MX CONTAN YTTRIUM OR SCANDUM AS PREDM MTL | $2K | -- | -- |
| 2846908075 | MIXTRS OF RR-EARTH CARB OTH THN CERIUM CARB OR LAN | $0 | -- | -- |
COMPOUNDS, INORGAN/ORGAN, RARE-EARTH METALS, NESOI
RARE-EARTH OXDES MX EXPT CERIUM OXIDES, NESOI
RR-EARTH OXIDES CONTAIN LANTHANUM AS PREDM MTL
RR-EARTH OX MX CONT YTTRIUM OR SCANDIUM PREDM MTL
MIXTURES OF RARE-EARTH, EXPT CERIUM CHLORIDES, NES
MIXT OF RARE-EARTH CARBONATES LANTHANUM PREDOM MTL
YTTRIUM CMPDS CONT BY WT. (19%-85%) YTO EQUIV.
RR-EARTH MX CONTAN YTTRIUM OR SCANDUM AS PREDM MTL
MIXTRS OF RR-EARTH CARB OTH THN CERIUM CARB OR LAN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2846909000 | COMPOUNDS, INORGAN/ORGAN, RARE-EARTH METALS, NESOI | $15.3M |
| 2846902005 | RR-EARTH OXIDES CONT LANTHANUM AS PREDOMINANT MTL | $717K |
| 2846902040 | RARE-EARTH OXIDES MIXTURES, EXCEPT CERIUM OXIDES | $82K |
| 2846902060 | RARE-EARTH MIXTURES, EXCEPT CERIUM CHLORIDES NESOI | $62K |
| 2846902015 | RR-EARTH OX MX CONT YTTRIUM OR SCANDIUM PREDM MTL | $9K |
COMPOUNDS, INORGAN/ORGAN, RARE-EARTH METALS, NESOI
333.2K kg
RR-EARTH OXIDES CONT LANTHANUM AS PREDOMINANT MTL
1.3K kg
RARE-EARTH OXIDES MIXTURES, EXCEPT CERIUM OXIDES
2.1K kg
RARE-EARTH MIXTURES, EXCEPT CERIUM CHLORIDES NESOI
23 kg
RR-EARTH OX MX CONT YTTRIUM OR SCANDIUM PREDM MTL
97 kg
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $651K | $13.9M | +$13.3M |
| Tennessee | $5.8M | -- | -$5.8M |
| Florida | $5.2M | $102K | -$5.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $2.1M | $11.1M | +$9.0M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $5.8M | $165K | -$5.6M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $5.0M | -- | -$5.0M |