8104.11.00.00 - Containing at least 99.8 percent by weight of magnesium

This HTS category, 8104.11.00.00, specifically covers unwrought magnesium that is of exceptionally high purity, containing at least 99.8 percent magnesium by weight. Unwrought forms typically include ingots, pigs, or cakes, which are the primary forms of magnesium metal produced from smelting or refining processes before further fabrication. This classification is essential for identifying pure magnesium in its raw, unworked state ready for subsequent manufacturing.

The primary distinction of this category from its sibling, 8104.19.00.00 ("Other"), lies in the precise purity threshold. While 8104.19.00.00 would encompass unwrought magnesium alloys or magnesium with lower percentages of pure magnesium, 8104.11.00.00 is exclusively for the highly purified material. This distinction is critical for determining applicable duties and trade statistics, reflecting the specific value and intended uses of high-purity magnesium.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories branching from this specific code. Therefore, the focus for classification within 8104.11.00.00 rests entirely on meeting the stipulated purity requirement. Importers and exporters must ensure accurate assay documentation to correctly classify unwrought magnesium meeting this stringent 99.8 percent minimum magnesium content threshold.