Product classification

HS code for Permanent magnet: 8505.19

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

Classification of permanent magnet under HS 8505.19

Permanent magnets made of materials other than metal are classified under HS code 8505.19. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. The heading 8505 specifically includes electromagnets, permanent magnets, and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization. The sub-heading 8505.19 is a residual category for magnets that are not made of metal (metal magnets fall under 8505.11). Most magnets in this category are ceramic or ferrite magnets, which are composed of iron oxide mixed with strontium or barium carbonate. These materials are non-metallic and are produced through a sintering process. The classification also applies to "blanks"—articles that have the shape and composition of a magnet but have not yet been magnetized. This is consistent with GRI 2(a), which treats incomplete or unfinished articles as the finished product if they have the essential character of the finished item.

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  • Ferrite (ceramic) permanent magnets
  • Plastic-bonded or rubber-bonded magnets
  • Unmagnetized ferrite blanks
  • Flexible magnetic strips made of bonded ferrite powder
  • Composite magnets made of non-metallic binders
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. The most frequent error is misclassifying these items under HS code 8505.11, which is reserved specifically for permanent magnets made of metal (such as Alnico or Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnets). Another common mistake is classifying magnetic toys under 8505.19; if the magnet is part of a toy set, it should be classified in Chapter 95. Additionally, raw ferrite powder that has not been shaped into a specific magnetic article should be classified in Chapter 38 as a chemical product.

8505.11Magnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, of metal

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850519 (the code used for permanent 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 permanent 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 permanent 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 permanent magnet

What is the HS code for Permanent magnet?

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

How do I classify Permanent magnet for customs?

Permanent 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.

What is the HS code for a non-metal Permanent magnet?

The HS code for permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets, other than of metal, is 8505.19.

Are flexible refrigerator magnets classified here?

Yes, if the flexible magnet consists of ferrite powder bonded with plastics or rubber, it is classified under 8505.19 as a non-metal permanent magnet.

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

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

In 2025, the top importers of HS 850519 (the code used for permanent 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 Permanent magnet the same in all countries?

The base HS code 850519 for Permanent 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 permanent magnet in Brazil?

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