Product classification

HS code for Ceramic magnet: 8505.19

Magnets, permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal.

Classification of ceramic magnet under HS 8505.19

Ceramic magnets, commonly known as ferrite magnets, are classified under HS code 8505.19. Although these products are manufactured from ceramic materials—typically iron oxide combined with strontium or barium carbonate—they are classified in Chapter 85 because their essential character is defined by their magnetic properties rather than their ceramic composition. Heading 8505 covers electromagnets and permanent magnets. Subheading 8505.11 is reserved for metal permanent magnets, whereas 8505.19 covers "other" permanent magnets, which includes those made of ceramic or ferrite materials. This classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically Rule 3(b), which dictates that composite goods should be classified by the material or component that gives them their essential character. These magnets are widely utilized in electric motors, audio speakers, and various industrial sensors. Accurate classification is vital because magnets are often subject to specific trade regulations, technical standards regarding magnetic flux, and potential dual-use export controls.

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  • Sintered ferrite magnets
  • Barium ferrite ceramic magnets
  • Strontium ferrite magnets
  • Permanent ceramic magnets for motors
  • Hard ferrite magnetic blocks
Also under 8505.19
  • Speaker magnets (ferrite)
  • refrigerator magnets
  • magnetic whiteboard strips
  • flexible magnetic seals
  • magnetic car signs

Codes often confused with 8505.19

Common mistake. A common error is classifying these items under 6914.90 (other ceramic articles). While they are ceramic, the magnetic function takes precedence in the HS hierarchy. Another misclassification is 8505.11, which is only for magnets made of metal. It is important to verify the material composition to ensure the "non-metal" designation of 8505.19 is applied correctly.

6914.90Ceramic articles n.e.c. in chapter 69; other than of porcelain or china8505.11Magnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, of metal

Top exporters and importers of HS 850519 (the code used for ceramic magnet), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850519 (the code used for ceramic magnet) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 850519, not only ceramic magnet.

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 ceramic magnet

Brazil splits HS 8505.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about ceramic magnet

What is the HS code for Ceramic magnet?

The HS code for Ceramic magnet is 850519 (Magnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal). The HS code for ceramic permanent magnets (ferrite magnets) is 8505.19.

How do I classify Ceramic magnet for customs?

Ceramic magnet is classified under HS code 850519 — Magnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Why are they not in the ceramic chapter?

Under the Harmonized System, products are often classified by function. Since the primary purpose of the item is to provide a permanent magnetic field, it is classified under electrical machinery in Chapter 85.

Which countries are the top exporters of ceramic magnet (HS 850519)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850519 (the code used for ceramic magnet) 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 ceramic magnet (HS 850519)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 850519 (the code used for ceramic magnet) 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.

Is the HS code for Ceramic magnet the same in all countries?

The base HS code 850519 for Ceramic magnet is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for ceramic magnet in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 850519 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ceramic magnet depends on the product's details: 8505.19.10 (Ferrite (ceramic) permanent magnets), 8505.19.90 (Other non-metal permanent magnets).