HTS 2805.30.00.15: US import duty from China
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, Not intermixed or interalloyed, Praseodymium. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 5% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 5% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 2805.30.00.15 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 2805.30.00.15 (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, Not intermixed or interalloyed, Praseodymium) have a duty of 5% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 2805.30.00.15 cover?
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, Not intermixed or interalloyed, Praseodymium. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 2805.30.00.15 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,547, about 5.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 2805
- 2805.11.00.00Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury, Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Sodium
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- 2805.19.20.00Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury, Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Other, Barium
- 2805.19.90.10Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury, Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, Other, Other, Lithium
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Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.