About HS Code 280530
This HS code specifically covers rare-earth metals, including scandium and yttrium, whether they are pure, intermixed, or interalloyed. Rare-earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar metallic elements critical for numerous high-tech applications, ranging from consumer electronics and electric vehicles to defense systems and renewable energy technologies. International trade in these metals is strategically important and often subject to geopolitical considerations due to their concentrated supply chains. Importers are typically advanced manufacturing nations that rely on REEs for their high-tech industries. Exporters are countries with significant rare-earth mineral deposits and processing capabilities. Key aspects include the complexity of extraction and refining, environmental concerns associated with mining, and efforts to diversify supply sources. The demand for these metals is continuously growing with technological advancements.
Products Under This Code
Scandium metal, yttrium metal, neodymium-iron-boron alloy, dysprosium metal, praseodymium metal, cerium metal, lanthanum metal, mixed rare-earth alloys
Real World Examples
Lynas Rare Earths (neodymium, praseodymium), MP Materials (neodymium, praseodymium), China Northern Rare Earth Group, Solvay (rare earth compounds)
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from other non-ferrous metals (Chapters 75-81) and specifically covers the rare-earth group, including scandium and yttrium, which are often confused with other specialty metals. It's also different from alkali/alkali-earth metals (280519).
Products Classified Under 2805.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China dominates the production and export of rare-earth metals, while Japan, the USA, and European countries are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 280530?
HS code 280530 covers: Earth-metals, rare; scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed. This HS code specifically covers rare-earth metals, including scandium and yttrium, whether they are pure, intermixed, or interalloyed. Rare-earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar metallic elements critical for numerous high-tech applications, ranging from consumer electronics and electric vehicles to defense systems and renewable energy technologies. International trade in these metals is strategically important and often subject to geopolitical considerations due to their concentrated supply chains. Importers are typically advanced manufacturing nations that rely on REEs for their high-tech industries. Exporters are countries with significant rare-earth mineral deposits and processing capabilities. Key aspects include the complexity of extraction and refining, environmental concerns associated with mining, and efforts to diversify supply sources. The demand for these metals is continuously growing with technological advancements.
What products fall under HS code 280530?
Scandium metal, yttrium metal, neodymium-iron-boron alloy, dysprosium metal, praseodymium metal, cerium metal, lanthanum metal, mixed rare-earth alloys
What are common misclassifications for HS code 280530?
This code is distinct from other non-ferrous metals (Chapters 75-81) and specifically covers the rare-earth group, including scandium and yttrium, which are often confused with other specialty metals. It's also different from alkali/alkali-earth metals (280519).
How is HS code 280530 structured?
HS code 280530 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.