U.S. imports of Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium & Yttrium (HS 280530) totaled $6.5M in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium & Yttrium paid $327K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium & Yttrium imports of $6.5M in August 2026 ran 255% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChina's dominant position in rare-earth metal refining makes this heading a focal point for supply-chain risk management, and imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The US schedule distinguishes between intermixed or interalloyed forms (2805300000, 2805300090) and individually separated metals — lanthanum (2805300005), cerium (2805300010), and neodymium (2805300020) — each classified separately, with a residual NESOI line (2805300050) covering other rare earths, scandium, and yttrium not intermixed. Neodymium in particular is a critical input for permanent magnets used in EV motors and wind turbines, making correct speciation at entry essential for both duty and export-control compliance. South Korea and Canada are secondary suppliers, offering some diversification from Chinese-origin material.
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16 import shipments a month
The schedule separates lanthanum (2805300005), cerium (2805300010), and neodymium (2805300020) as individually classified metals not intermixed or interalloyed. Mixed or interalloyed forms fall under 2805300000 or 2805300090, and all other rare earths, scandium, and yttrium not intermixed are captured in 2805300050. Correct speciation in the entry documentation is critical because the classification determines applicable duty treatment.
Yes. Chinese-origin rare-earth metals under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as coverage and rates have been subject to revision.
Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 2805
Subheading 280530 · $6.5M of $12.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.9M of Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium & Yttrium and exported $7.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and France together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 5.00% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2805300090 | Rare Earth Met NESOI, Sc &ytt Intrmx or Intralloyd | $5.1M | 5.00% | 100.00% | $255K |
| 2805300050 | Rare Earth Met NESOI, Sc &ytt Nt Intrmx/Intralloyd | $767K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $38K |
| 2805300005 | Lanthanum, N0t Intermix or Interalloyed | $670K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $33K |
| 2805300020 | Neodymium, N0t Intermix or Interalloyed | $6K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $313 |
| 2805300010 | Cerium, N0t Intermix or Interalloyed | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 2805300015 | Praseodymium, N0t Intermix or Interalloyed | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2805300000 | Rare Earth Metal, Whetter/Nt Intermix/Interalloyed | $1.9M |
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.
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