HTS 8104.11.00.00: US import duty from China

Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought magnesium, Containing at least 99.8 percent by weight of magnesium. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.

Duty rate & fees

ChargeRate
Base duty (MFN)8%
Total duty (on customs value)8%
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean0.125%

Worked example: $10,000 shipment

Customs value$10,000.00
Base duty (MFN)$800.00
Merchandise Processing Fee$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee$12.50
Total landed cost$10,847.14

Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →

FAQ

What is the import duty on HTS 8104.11.00.00 from China?

Goods classified under HTS 8104.11.00.00 (Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought magnesium, Containing at least 99.8 percent by weight of magnesium) have a duty of 8% 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 8104.11.00.00 cover?

Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Unwrought magnesium, Containing at least 99.8 percent by weight of magnesium. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.

How much does it cost to import HTS 8104.11.00.00 from China?

On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,847, about 8.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.

Related codes in heading 8104

All of Chapter 81: Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

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.