What types of products fall under HS-4 8505?

HS-4 8505 includes electro-magnets, permanent magnets, and devices like electromagnetic couplings and clutches.

How do I know if my product is HS-6 850511 or 850519?

If your permanent magnets are made of metal, use HS-6 850511. For non-metal materials, select HS-6 850519.

Can I use HS-4 8505 for all types of magnets?

No, you need to choose the correct HS-6 subheading based on the material and function of the magnet.

What does HS-6 850590 include?

HS-6 850590 includes electro-magnets and holding devices not specifically covered by other subheadings.

HS-4 · Heading

8505 — Electro-magnets; permanent magnets, intended permanent magnets; electro-magnetic, permanent magnet chucks, clamps, similar; electromagnetic couplings, clutches, brakes; electro-magnetic lifting heads

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8505 when importing or exporting electro-magnets and permanent magnets, such as those used in industrial lifting equipment or magnetic separators. For example, a shipment of permanent magnets intended for use in electric motors would fall under this code.

When deciding between the HS-6 lines, consider the material of the magnets. HS-6 850511 covers permanent magnets made of metal, while HS-6 850519 includes those made from other materials, like plastics or ceramics. If your product is a metal magnet, choose 850511; if it’s made from a different material, go with 850519.

For products like electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes, use HS-6 850520. These are typically found in machinery where magnetic force is used to engage or disengage components. If your item is an electro-magnet or holding device not specified elsewhere, select HS-6 850590.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

electro-magnets · permanent magnets · magnetic couplings · HS-4 8505 · HS-6 850511 · HS-6 850519 · HS-6 850520 · HS-6 850590 · industrial magnets · lifting devices

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Permanent magnets for electric motors (HS-6 850511)
Ceramic magnets for toys or crafts (HS-6 850519)
Electromagnetic clutches used in automotive applications (HS-6 850520)
Electro-magnetic lifting heads for cranes (HS-6 850590)
Magnetic holding devices for assembly lines (HS-6 850590)

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 8505?: HS-4 8505 includes electro-magnets, permanent magnets, and devices like electromagnetic couplings and clutches.
How do I know if my product is HS-6 850511 or 850519?: If your permanent magnets are made of metal, use HS-6 850511. For non-metal materials, select HS-6 850519.
What are the key features of HS-6 850520?: HS-6 850520 covers electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes used in machinery.
Can I use HS-4 8505 for all types of magnets?: No, you need to choose the correct HS-6 subheading based on the material and function of the magnet.
What does HS-6 850590 include?: HS-6 850590 includes electro-magnets and holding devices not specifically covered by other subheadings.

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