HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8505.19 – Magnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal

HS code 8505.19 is the 6-digit subheading for magnets, permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal. It is used for ceramic ferrite magnets, flexible magnetic strips, plastic-bonded magnets, rubber magnets and magnetic sheets.

What HS 8505.19 covers

This HS code covers permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization, other than those made of metal. This primarily includes ceramic (ferrite) magnets and flexible, plastic-bonded magnets. These magnets are generally more cost-effective and corrosion-resistant than their metallic counterparts, though typically less powerful. They find widespread use in applications where high magnetic strength isn't the primary requirement, such as speakers, small motors, refrigerator magnets, toys, and various consumer goods. Importers and exporters include manufacturers of home appliances, automotive accessories, audio equipment, and promotional items, seeking economical and versatile magnetic solutions for mass-produced products.

Covers
  • Ceramic ferrite magnets
  • Flexible magnetic strips
  • Plastic-bonded magnets
  • Rubber magnets
  • Magnetic sheets
  • Magnetic labels
  • Speaker magnets
Examples
  • Speaker magnets (ferrite)
  • refrigerator magnets
  • magnetic whiteboard strips
  • flexible magnetic seals
  • magnetic car signs

Codes often confused with 8505.19

Common mistake. Often confused with 850511 (metal permanent magnets) if the material composition isn't carefully checked. Also, sometimes mistaken for magnetic recording media (8523) if in sheet form, or general plastic articles (3926) if the magnetic property is secondary.

8505.11Magnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, of metal85.23Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 3739.26Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39

Top exporters and importers of HS code 850519, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850519 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $485M
  2. 2 Germany $108M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$90M

World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $200M
  2. 2 United States $126M
  3. 3 Thailand $111M

World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 8505.19 2

Brazil splits HS 8505.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8505.19.10 Ferrite (ceramic) permanent magnetsDe ferrita (cerâmicos)
  2. 8505.19.90 Other non-metal permanent magnetsOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.05 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8505.19

What is HS code 850519?

HS code 850519 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Magnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal. This HS code covers permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization, other than those made of metal. This primarily includes ceramic (ferrite) magnets and flexible, plastic-bonded magnets. These magnets are generally more cost-effective and corrosion-resistant than their metallic counterparts, though typically less powerful. They find widespread use in applications where high magnetic strength isn't the primary requirement, such as speakers, small motors, refrigerator magnets, toys, and various consumer goods. Importers and exporters include manufacturers of home appliances, automotive accessories, audio equipment, and promotional items, seeking economical and versatile magnetic solutions for mass-produced products.

What products fall under HS code 850519?

Ceramic ferrite magnets, flexible magnetic strips, plastic-bonded magnets, rubber magnets, magnetic sheets, magnetic labels, speaker magnets

What are common misclassifications for HS code 850519?

Often confused with 850511 (metal permanent magnets) if the material composition isn't carefully checked. Also, sometimes mistaken for magnetic recording media (8523) if in sheet form, or general plastic articles (3926) if the magnetic property is secondary.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850519?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850519 in UN Comtrade data were China ($485M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($108M) and Vietnam (about $90M). World exports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850519?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850519 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($200M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($126M) and Thailand ($111M). World imports came to about $1.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 850519 structured?

HS code 850519 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850519?

Brazil splits HS code 850519 into 2 NCM codes: 8505.19.10 (Ferrite (ceramic) permanent magnets), 8505.19.90 (Other non-metal permanent magnets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.