What is the HS code for unwrought magnesium?
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HS-4 · Heading
8104 — Magnesium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap
Chapter 81: Other base metals
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8104 when importing magnesium products, such as unwrought magnesium or magnesium scrap. For example, if you're bringing in unwrought magnesium with a purity of 99.9%, this heading applies directly to your shipment.
When deciding between the HS-6 lines, consider the purity of the magnesium. If your product contains at least 99.8% magnesium, use HS-6 810411. If it contains less, you should classify it under HS-6 810419.
For magnesium waste and scrap, such as leftover magnesium from manufacturing processes, you would use HS-6 810420. If your shipment includes graded magnesium powders or turnings, then HS-6 810430 is the correct choice.
Lastly, if your product doesn't fit neatly into the other categories, such as specialized magnesium articles not elsewhere classified, refer to HS-6 810490.
Keywords & topics
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HS-4 8104 · magnesium unwrought · magnesium scrap · magnesium powders · import magnesium · magnesium articles · magnesium waste · HS-6 810411 · HS-6 810419 · HS-6 810420 · HS-6 810430 · HS-6 810490 · magnesium purity · magnesium turnings · magnesium granules
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Unwrought magnesium with 99.9% purity (HS-6 810411)
- Unwrought magnesium with 98% purity (HS-6 810419)
- Magnesium scrap from manufacturing (HS-6 810420)
- Graded magnesium powders (HS-6 810430)
- Magnesium turnings and granules (HS-6 810430)
- Specialized magnesium articles (HS-6 810490)
Common questions
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How do I classify magnesium scrap for import?
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What is the difference between HS-6 810411 and 810419?
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Can I use HS-4 8104 for magnesium waste?
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What products fall under HS-6 810430?
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How to determine the purity of magnesium for HS classification?
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Related topics
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importing unwrought magnesium with high purity
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classifying magnesium scrap for customs
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difference between magnesium HS codes
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waste and scrap magnesium classification
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grading magnesium powders for import
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specialized magnesium articles classification
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how to classify magnesium turnings
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magnesium articles not elsewhere classified
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the HS code for unwrought magnesium?
- Use **HS-6 810411** for unwrought magnesium containing at least 99.8% by weight of magnesium.
- How do I classify magnesium scrap?
- Magnesium scrap should be classified under **HS-6 810420**.
- What if my magnesium has less than 99.8% purity?
- If your magnesium contains less than 99.8% by weight, use **HS-6 810419**.
- Are magnesium powders classified differently?
- Yes, graded magnesium powders are classified under **HS-6 810430**.
- What if my product doesn't fit the other categories?
- Use **HS-6 810490** for magnesium articles not elsewhere classified.
- How can I determine the purity of magnesium?
- Purity can be determined through laboratory testing or certification from the supplier.
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HS-6 subheadings (5)
- 810411Magnesium; unwrought, containing at least 99.8% by weight of magnesium
- 810419Magnesium; unwrought, containing less than 99.8% by weight of magnesium
- 810420Magnesium; waste and scrap
- 810430Magnesium; raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size, powders
- 810490Magnesium; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8104