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25% Tariff on Chinese-Origin Permanent Magnets Starts January 1, 2026 : Key Facts

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What’s happening Under the U.S. government’s 2024 Section 301 tariff modifications, permanent magnets of Chinese origin will carry an additional 25% duty starting January 1, 2026. This increase was finalized by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and is part of a broader set of strategic-sector tariffs. Government source: For the official explanation […]

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Update: China suspends for one year the Oct 9 rare‑earth export controls (incl. Holmium); April 4 rules remain

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Published: October 30, 2025 Executive summary China and the U.S. reached a joint arrangement in Kuala Lumpur trade consultations. As part of that package, China will suspend for one year the October 9, 2025 export controls that would have added holmium (and several other rare earths) to the dual‑use control list. The April 4, 2025

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October 2025 Update: China Adds Holmium to Export Controls — What It Means for NdFeB Magnets

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Published October 21 *Please see updated blog published 10/30/25 Executive summary China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and General Administration of Customs (GACC) issued Announcement No. 57 (2025), expanding dual‑use export controls to include holmium‑containing items (and other heavy rare earths). Beginning November 8, 2025, 13 additional NdFeB grades that contain holmium will require an export

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HRE-Free Neodymium Magnets: Avoid Licenses, Protect Proprietary Data

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Preface: The Export-Control Challenge On April 4, 2025, China began requiring an export license for any magnet containing the heavy rare earth elements dysprosium (Dy), terbium (Tb), or gadolinium (Gd). The license process can add weeks of paperwork, inspections, and uncertainty, which is particularly painful for manufacturers that rely on just-in-time deliveries. Read more about

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June 2025 Magnet Tariffs and Export Controls Update

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Tariff Reductions Following Temporary Truce On May 12, 2025, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day trade truce, which resulted in a reduction of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, including those for permanent magnets. The total tariff on all Chinese magnets was lowered to 30%, comprising: A 20% “fentanyl tariff” (10% imposed on February

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How Export Controls Are Affecting Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chains

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Recent changes in Chinese export policy are directly impacting the global supply of rare earth magnets, particularly Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) and Samarium-Cobalt (SmCo) magnets and assemblies. China has implemented new export controls on several rare earth elements, including Dysprosium and Terbium — essential components in many high-performance magnet applications. These controls are designed to limit the

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Shining Our 75th Anniversary Spotlight on… Kevin Ulasovich

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It’s Adams Magnetic’s 75th year in business and we wouldn’t be here without the dedication of our long-time employees. Employees like Kevin Ulasovich ensure that we have always and continue to offer the highest quality products and industry-leading service year after 75 years! Kevin joined the Adams Family in 2005, as a Warehouse Associate. Over

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April 2025 Magnet Tariffs Update

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April 10, 2025 – Latest Update: Current Tariffs on Chinese Goods Including Magnets Now Total 145% Today, the White House clarified that yesterday’s announced 125% tariff rate against China is actually 145% once 20% fentanyl tariffs are accounted for. This directly impacts critical raw materials and components used in magnet production, intensifying existing economic pressures for businesses reliant

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Introducing Game-Changing Neodymium Grades 5412 & 5612

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March 2025  – Get ready for a revolutionary leap in magnetic technology! Adams Magnetic Products proudly unveils Neo 5412 and Neo 5612, two groundbreaking neodymium materials engineered to deliver unparalleled power density while maintaining a compact footprint. These innovative material grades are set to transform a range of high-performance applications, meeting the evolving demands of

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Shining Our 75th Anniversary Spotlight on… Darryl Carver

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2025 marks Adams’ 75th year in business. To celebrate this monumental achievement, we’ll share the stories and highlight the contributions of many of our long-term employees, without whose accomplishments we would not be the industry leader we are today. In March, we honor Inside Sales team member Darryl Carver. A Chicago native, Darryl originally accepted

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