European Union tariff line 8505 19 90 60: 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
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 8505 19 90 60
- Covers
- Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, 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%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (56 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- 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
- HS subheading
- 8505.19
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 8505 19 90 60 covers permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, 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. The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.2%. It falls under HS subheading 8505.19 in heading 85.05 (chapter 85).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 8505 19 90 60 covers permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, 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.
Its legal text is “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”, read under “Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation”, “Other”, “Other” and “Other”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 8505.19 in heading 85.05 (chapter 85). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- 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
- Heading 85.05
- Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads
- Subheading 8505.19
- Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Line 8505 19 90 60
- 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
The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.2%.
The rate is published on 8505 19 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 51 origins.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007) |
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | EEA - European Economic Area (2012) |
| 0% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Mercosur (5500) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Switzerland (CH) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Jordan (JO) |
| 0% | Japan (JP) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Syria (SY) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
| 0% | Vietnam (VN) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
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.
Other lines under 8505.19
- 8505 19 10 10For use in certain types of aircraft
- 8505 19 10 90Other
- 8505 19 90 10For use in certain types of aircraft
- 8505 19 90 30Articles 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
- 8505 19 90 45Article 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
- 8505 19 90 74Articles 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, - a thickness of 3 mm or more, but not more than 15 mm, intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation
- 8505 19 90 89Other
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 States3 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 8505 19 90 60 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 8505 19 90 60 covers permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, 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.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 8505 19 90 60 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.2%. The rate is published on 8505 19 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 8505 19 90 60?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP - General arrangements, GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Mercosur, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa.
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.