U.S. imports of rare-earth metals, scandium & yttrium (HS 280530) totaled $156K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Rare-earth metals — including lanthanum (2805300005), cerium (2805300010), neodymium (2805300020), scandium, yttrium, and mixed rare-earth alloys — are critical inputs for permanent magnets, phosphors, catalysts, and advanced defense systems. Imports from China, the dominant global producer, are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making supplier diversification a strategic priority for US manufacturers. South Korea and Canada are secondary sources, with the United Kingdom and Turkey rounding out the top five. The heading covers both individual separated elements and intermixed or interalloyed forms, so precise product characterization is essential for correct 10-digit classification.
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Yes. Imports of rare-earth metals originating from China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current status of applicable Section 301 lists and any exclusions with a licensed customs broker, as rates and product coverage can change.
The schedule separates lanthanum, cerium, and neodymium into individual lines when not intermixed or interalloyed, and provides separate lines for mixed or interalloyed rare-earth metals. Scandium and yttrium are covered within the residual lines. Correct classification requires knowing both the specific element(s) and whether the product is a pure metal or an alloy.
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Imports
$156K
from 10 countries · YTD: $3.2M
Exports
$189K
Surplus of $33K (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $33K (net exporter)
YTD: $3.2M imported (April 2026)
9 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.