Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Fused Magnesia, Dead-Burned Magnesia & Other Magnesium Oxides (HS 251990) totaled $16.8M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Fused Magnesia, Dead-Burned Magnesia & Other Magnesium Oxides paid $236K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.41% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fused Magnesia, Dead-Burned Magnesia & Other Magnesium Oxides imports of $16.8M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $21.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThermally processed magnesium oxides — including fused magnesia (2519901000), caustic-calcined magnesite (2519902000), and other magnesium oxides (2519905000) — serve distinct industrial roles ranging from high-temperature refractory bricks to agricultural and environmental applications. China is the dominant supplier across all three product types, and imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a significant landed-cost consideration for US buyers. Canada, Brazil, Israel, and Mexico supply the balance, with Israel notable for high-purity caustic-calcined grades used in environmental and chemical applications. The processing route — fusion temperature, sintering degree, and resulting crystal density — determines which 10-digit line applies and which end-use markets the product serves.
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Fused magnesia (2519901000) is produced by melting magnesite in an electric arc furnace, yielding very high density and purity — used in premium refractory applications. Dead-burned (sintered) magnesia is fired at extremely high temperatures (above 1500°C) to produce a dense, low-reactivity product for furnace linings. Caustic-calcined magnesite (2519902000) is fired at lower temperatures, retaining reactivity for agricultural, environmental, and chemical uses. The supplier's certificate of analysis specifying bulk density, LOI, and production method is essential for correct classification.
Imports of magnesium oxide products from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Because rates and product coverage under Section 301 can change, importers should verify the current applicable rate for the specific 10-digit HTS line at the time of entry and factor this into total landed cost calculations. Working with a licensed customs broker is advisable given the complexity of Section 301 exclusion requests and modifications.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2519
Subheading 251990 · $16.8M of $17.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2519901000 | Magnesia, Fused and Dead-Burned (Sintered) | $7.8M | 0.32% | 2.78% | $25K |
| 2519902000 | Magnesite, Caustic Calcined | $6.9M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 2519905000 | Magnesium Oxides, NESOI | $2.0M | 10.34% | 78.93% | $211K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2519901000 | Magnesia, Fused and Dead-Burned (Sintered) | $2.7M |
| 2519905000 | Magnesium Oxides, NESOI | $1.3M |
| 2519902000 | Magnesite, Caustic Calcined | $324K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $247.4M of Fused Magnesia, Dead-Burned Magnesia & Other Magnesium Oxides and exported $36.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Israel together supply 46% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
89.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.41% of imports for consumption.