# European Union tariff lines under HS 8505.19 > The European Union tariff splits HS 8505.19 (permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation: Other) into 8 national lines: 8505 19 10 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8505 19 10 90 (other), 8505 19 90 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8505 19 90 30 (articles of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of a disc, whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, with: - a diameter of not more than 120 mm, - a hole in the centre, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation with a remanence between 245 mT and 470 mT) and 4 others. The general (MFN) duty is 2.2% on all 8 lines. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850519 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 85](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/85) / [8505.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850519) ## Key facts - HS subheading: [8505.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/850519) - Duty (MFN): 2.2% - National lines: 8 - Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21% - De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged - Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - Chapter: 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles ## European Union lines under 8505.19 The European Union tariff splits HS 8505.19 (permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation: Other) into 8 national lines: 8505 19 10 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8505 19 10 90 (other), 8505 19 90 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8505 19 90 30 (articles of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of a disc, whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, with: - a diameter of not more than 120 mm, - a hole in the centre, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation with a remanence between 245 mT and 470 mT) and 4 others. The general (MFN) duty is 2.2% on all 8 lines. - [8505 19 10 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505191010) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, Other, Permanent magnets of agglomerated ferrite, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 2.2% - [8505 19 10 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505191090) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, Permanent magnets of agglomerated ferrite, Other. Duty (MFN): 2.2% - [8505 19 90 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505199010) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, Other, Other, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 2.2% - [8505 19 90 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505199030) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, Other, Other, Other, Articles of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of a disc, whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, with: - a diameter of not more than 120 mm, - a hole in the centre, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation with a remanence between 245 mT and 470 mT. Duty (MFN): 2.2% - [8505 19 90 45](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505199045) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, Other, Other, Other, Article of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of a rectangle, whether or not with oblique sides, with: -a length of 26,85 mm or more but not more than 32,15 mm, -a width of 7,6 mm or more but not more than 9,55 mm, -a thickness of 5,3 mm or more but not more than 5,8 mm, and -a weight of 6,1 g or more but not more than 8,3 g, intended to become a permanent magnet after magnetisation. Duty (MFN): 2.2% - [8505 19 90 60](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505199060) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, Other, Other, Other, Articles of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of arched rectangles, - whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, - whether or not with rounded corners, with: - a length of 9 mm or more but not more than 101 mm, - a width of 9 mm or more but not more than 101 mm, - a thickness of 1,85 mm or more but not more than 15,15 mm, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation. Duty (MFN): 2.2% - [8505 19 90 74](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505199074) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, Other, Other, Other, Articles in shape of flat bars, arched bars, quarter sleeves or trapezoid whether or not arched, rounded corners or oblique sides made of ferrite, or cobalt, or samarium or other rare-earth metals, or their alloy, - whether or not overmolded with polymers, - whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, with: - a length of 5 mm or more, but not more than 60 mm, - a width of 5 mm or more, but not more than 40 mm, - …. Duty (MFN): 2.2% - [8505 19 90 89](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8505199089) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, Other. Duty (MFN): 2.2% ## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. ## In other countries National tariff lines under 8505.19 are live on border.bot for the United States (3 lines, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/850519): 3 lines, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for 8505.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/850519) - Previous subheading: [8505.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850511) Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation - Next subheading: [8505.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850520) Electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 8505.19? The European Union tariff splits HS 8505.19 (permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation: Other) into 8 national lines: 8505 19 10 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8505 19 10 90 (other), 8505 19 90 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 8505 19 90 30 (articles of agglomerated ferrite in the shape of a disc, whether or not coated or passivated with a surface treatment, with: - a diameter of not more than 120 mm, - a hole in the centre, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation with a remanence between 245 mT and 470 mT) and 4 others. ### What is the duty on HS 8505.19 in the European Union? The general (MFN) duty is 2.2% on all 8 lines. ## Sources and updates The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026. The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026. This page was last updated on 11 October 2026. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850519.json