HS Heading 8505
Electro-magnets; permanent magnets, intended permanent magnets; electro-magnetic, permanent magnet chucks, clamps, similar; electromagnetic couplings, clutches, brakes; electro-magnetic lifting heads
4 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound and television recorders and reproducers). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85051100 | Permanent Magnets And Articles Becoming Permanent Magnets Of Metal | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 85051900 | Permanent Magnets And Articles Becoming Permanent Magnets (Excl. Metal) | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 85052000 | Electro-Magnetic Couplings, Clutches And Brakes | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 85059000 | Other Electro-Magnetic Or Permanent Magnet Chucks,Etc;Incl.Parts Of Magnet | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 195,441,382 (317,904 kg) under this heading, across 4 of its 4 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 4 | 78,051 kg | BDT 49,381,738 |
| January 2026 | 4 | 24,585 kg | BDT 21,579,874 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 46,705 kg | BDT 42,004,188 |
| March 2026 | 4 | 40,110 kg | BDT 26,086,269 |
| April 2026 | 4 | 81,864 kg | BDT 29,929,262 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 46,589 kg | BDT 26,460,051 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 85051900 — Permanent Magnets And Articles Becoming Permanent Magnets (Excl. Metal) — BDT 11,368,821
- 85059000 — Other Electro-Magnetic Or Permanent Magnet Chucks,Etc;Incl.Parts Of Magnet — BDT 11,223,677
- 85051100 — Permanent Magnets And Articles Becoming Permanent Magnets Of Metal — BDT 2,430,092
- 85052000 — Electro-Magnetic Couplings, Clutches And Brakes — BDT 1,437,461
Bonded imports. A further BDT 30,514,440 (9,734 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 13.5% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.