HTS 2805.30.00Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury:Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed

What that translates to:Rare-earth metals including scandium and yttrium

Also written 28053000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Rare-earth metals including scandium and yttrium (HTS 2805.30.00) from China owe 5% in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: the regular duty only; no extra tariffs apply.

Total duty rate5%That's $500 on a $10,000 shipment.

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff schedule5%

Total duty5%

No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

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Official description

Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury: Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes.

Statistical lines

The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

2805.30.0005 (2805300005)Lanthanum · reported in kg
2805.30.0010 (2805300010)Cerium · reported in kg
2805.30.0015 (2805300015)Praseodymium · reported in kg
2805.30.0020 (2805300020)Neodymium · reported in kg
2805.30.0050 (2805300050)Other · reported in kg
2805.30.0090 (2805300090)Other · reported in kg

What changed for this code

Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028

Questions about HTS 2805.30.00

What is the duty rate for HTS 2805.30.00?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is 5%. Goods from China owe 5% in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 2805.30.00 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 1 country as of Oct 1, 2026: Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 2805.30.00 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 2805.30.00 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

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