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HSChapter 28
U.S. imports of rare-earth metals, scandium & yttrium (HS 280530) totaled $409K in June 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium & Yttrium paid $20K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.0% on $409K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium & Yttrium imports of $409K in June 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $812K.
China'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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $351K | +$351K |
| CHINA | $324K | -- | -$324K |
| GERMANY | $23K | $243K | +$220K |
| AUSTRIA | -- | $42K | +$42K |
| MALAYSIA | $32K | -- | -$32K |
Monthly import values over time
RARE EARTH METAL,WHETTER/NT INTERMIX/INTERALLOYED
HS 2805300000
LANTHANUM, N0T INTERMIX OR INTERALLOYED
HS 2805300005
RARE EARTH MET NESOI, SC &YTT NT INTRMX/INTRALLOYD
HS 2805300050
RARE EARTH MET NESOI, SC &YTT INTRMX OR INTRALLOYD
HS 2805300090
NEODYMIUM, N0T INTERMIX OR INTERALLOYED
HS 2805300020
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2805300005 | LANTHANUM, N0T INTERMIX OR INTERALLOYED | $314K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $16K |
| 2805300050 | RARE EARTH MET NESOI, SC &YTT NT INTRMX/INTRALLOYD | $29K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
| 2805300090 | RARE EARTH MET NESOI, SC &YTT INTRMX OR INTRALLOYD | $22K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
| 2805300020 | NEODYMIUM, N0T INTERMIX OR INTERALLOYED | $22K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
| 2805300010 | CERIUM, N0T INTERMIX OR INTERALLOYED | $13K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $630 |
| 2805300015 | PRASEODYMIUM, N0T INTERMIX OR INTERALLOYED | $11K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $535 |
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 | $697K |
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
TUNGSTATES (WOLFRAMATES)
HS 284180
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | -- | $343K | +$343K |
| New York | $333K | -- | -$333K |
| South Carolina | -- | $223K | +$223K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $42K | $343K | +$301K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $333K | -- | -$333K |
| WASHINGTON, DC | -- | $223K | +$223K |