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U.S. imports of permanent magnets made of non-metal materials (HS 850519) totaled $10.6M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Permanent Magnets Made of Non-Metal Materials paid $1.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $7.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFlexible permanent magnets — rubber- or plastic-bonded magnetic compounds extruded or calendered into sheet, strip, or profile form — make up the commercially dominant segment of this heading and are classified under 8505191000, with composite goods containing flexible magnets at 8505192000. These products are widely used in refrigerator door gaskets, signage, advertising displays, and sensor applications. China leads US import supply by a substantial margin, and Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods across this heading. Mexico and Vietnam are secondary sources, offering alternative supply for buyers seeking to reduce Section 301 exposure.
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Composite articles that contain a flexible magnet as a constituent material are specifically provided for under 8505192000 when the magnet is the essential character of the article. However, if the flexible magnet is merely a minor component of a larger article (e.g., a magnetic closure on a bag), the article may be classified by its primary function under a different heading. The essential-character analysis under GRI 3 governs, and a binding ruling from CBP is recommended for borderline cases.
Flexible permanent magnets are composite materials — typically ferrite powder dispersed in a rubber or plastic binder — that can be bent, rolled, or cut without fracturing. Standard non-metal permanent magnets (e.g., rigid ferrite ceramics) are brittle and cannot be flexed. The flexible characteristic is a physical property verifiable by material composition and manufacturing method, and it determines which 10-digit line applies within heading 850519.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $3.4M | $36K | -$3.3M |
| MEXICO | $1.8M | $1.2M | -$597K |
| CANADA | $475K | $1.9M | +$1.5M |
| VIETNAM | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.2M | $16K | -$1.2M |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8505193000 | PERMANENT MAGNETS AND ARTICLES INTENDED ETC, NESOI | $6.5M | 27.75% | $1.1M |
| 8505192000 | COMPOSITE GOODS CONTAINING FLEXIBLE MAGNETS | $2.4M | 18.30% | $424K |
| 8505191000 | MAGNETS, FLEXIBLE, PERMANENT, EXCEPT OF METAL | $1.7M | 22.74% | $288K |
PERMANENT MAGNETS AND ARTICLES INTENDED ETC, NESOI
COMPOSITE GOODS CONTAINING FLEXIBLE MAGNETS
MAGNETS, FLEXIBLE, PERMANENT, EXCEPT OF METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8505190000 | PERMANENT MAGNETS MADE OF MATERIALS O/T METAL | $4.5M |
PERMANENT MAGNETS MADE OF MATERIALS O/T METAL
4.5M no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $1.9M | $68K | -$1.9M |
| California | $968K | $725K | -$243K |
| New York | $1.4M | $221K | -$1.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | $1.7M | $418K | -$1.3M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $1.3M | $48K | -$1.2M |