HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8505.90 – Magnets; electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505
HS code 8505.90 is the 6-digit subheading for magnets, electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505. It is used for industrial lifting electromagnets, door release electromagnets, solenoid valves, electromagnetic chucks and magnetic separators.
What HS 8505.90 covers
This broad category covers electromagnets, electromagnetic holding devices, and parts of the articles classified under heading 8505, not elsewhere specified. Electromagnets are temporary magnets whose magnetic field is produced by an electric current, making them essential in relays, solenoids, lifting magnets, and magnetic locks. Electromagnetic holding devices utilize magnetic force to secure or manipulate objects. This trade is crucial for industrial automation, security systems, material handling, and various electromechanical applications. Importers and exporters include manufacturers of industrial equipment, security systems, and specialized machinery, seeking components that offer controlled magnetic force for specific operational needs.
- Covers
- Industrial lifting electromagnets
- Door release electromagnets
- Solenoid valves
- Electromagnetic chucks
- Magnetic separators
- Electromagnetic relays (components)
- Parts of permanent magnets
- Examples
- Schmalz vacuum components (magnetic grippers)
- Dormakaba electromagnetic locks
- Festo solenoid valves
- Eriez magnetic separators
- parts for Neodymium magnets
Codes often confused with 8505.90
Common mistake. Often confused with permanent magnets (850511, 850519) if the temporary nature of the magnetism isn't clear. Solenoid valves might be misclassified under 8481 (taps, cocks, valves) if the electromagnetic actuator is overlooked. Parts of magnets can be confused with raw materials (e.g., iron, steel) if not clearly identifiable as magnet components.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850590 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 China $661M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $583M 17% of world exports
- 3 Japan $338M 10% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $476M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $416M 12% of world imports
- 3 China $307M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8505.90 4
Brazil splits HS 8505.90 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8505.90.1 ElectromagnetsEletroímãs Group
- 8505.90.11 Electromagnets for MRI diagnostic apparatusDo tipo utilizado em aparelhos de diagnóstico de imagem por ressonância magnética
- 8505.90.19 Other electromagnetsOutros
- 8505.90.80 Other magnetic holding devices and lifting headsOutros
- 8505.90.90 Parts of electromagnets and magnetic devicesPartes
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 8505.90
What is HS code 850590?
HS code 850590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Magnets; electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505. This broad category covers electromagnets, electromagnetic holding devices, and parts of the articles classified under heading 8505, not elsewhere specified. Electromagnets are temporary magnets whose magnetic field is produced by an electric current, making them essential in relays, solenoids, lifting magnets, and magnetic locks. Electromagnetic holding devices utilize magnetic force to secure or manipulate objects. This trade is crucial for industrial automation, security systems, material handling, and various electromechanical applications. Importers and exporters include manufacturers of industrial equipment, security systems, and specialized machinery, seeking components that offer controlled magnetic force for specific operational needs.
What products fall under HS code 850590?
Industrial lifting electromagnets, door release electromagnets, solenoid valves, electromagnetic chucks, magnetic separators, electromagnetic relays (components), parts of permanent magnets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850590?
Often confused with permanent magnets (850511, 850519) if the temporary nature of the magnetism isn't clear. Solenoid valves might be misclassified under 8481 (taps, cocks, valves) if the electromagnetic actuator is overlooked. Parts of magnets can be confused with raw materials (e.g., iron, steel) if not clearly identifiable as magnet components.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850590 in UN Comtrade data were China ($661M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($583M) and Japan ($338M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 850590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850590 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($476M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($416M) and China ($307M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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.
How is HS code 850590 structured?
HS code 850590 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850590?
Brazil splits HS code 850590 into 4 NCM codes: 8505.90.11 (Electromagnets for MRI diagnostic apparatus), 8505.90.19 (Other electromagnets), 8505.90.80 (Other magnetic holding devices and lifting heads), 8505.90.90 (Parts of electromagnets and magnetic devices). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.