HS Code 2846
Rare-Earth Metal Compounds
HS code 2846 is for compounds of rare-earth metals, yttrium, and scandium, essential for manufacturing high-strength magnets and modern electronic components.
HS Code 2846 — Rare-Earth Metal Compounds
This code covers compounds of rare-earth metals including yttrium and scandium. These materials are critical for the 'green economy,' used in the production of magnets for electric vehicles, smartphones, and wind turbines.
What's included
- Cerium compounds
- Lanthanum oxide
- Praseodymium compounds
- Yttrium oxides
What's excluded
- Rare-earth ores → use
2530(Ores are in Chapter 25; this code is for refined chemical compounds.)
Common examples
- Cerium oxide polishing powder
- Lanthanum carbonate for medical use
- Mixed rare-earth chlorides
Frequently asked questions
Are these metals actually rare?
They are not geologically rare, but they are seldom found in concentrated forms, making the refined chemical compounds covered here very valuable.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5.5%
- Documentation: China often implements export quotas or specific licenses for these compounds.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Malaysia, Estonia
- Top importers: Japan, United States, Germany
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Key takeaway
A strategically vital category for the high-tech and renewable energy sectors.
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