8505.19.20.00 - Composite good containing flexible magnets

This HTS category, 8505.19.20.00, specifically covers composite goods that incorporate flexible magnets. These are not simply flexible magnets on their own, but rather products where flexible magnets are integrated as a functional component into a larger assembly or article. The key characteristic is the combination of flexible magnetic material with other constituent parts to form a distinct product.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 8505.19.10.00, which is reserved for flexible magnets themselves. While both involve flexible magnets, this category requires the flexible magnet to be part of a more complex, composite item. For instance, a flexible magnetic sheet would fall under 8505.19.10.00, whereas a flexible magnetic strip attached to a plastic holder for use as a refrigerator clip would be classified here.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes lies on the nature of the composite good and the role of the flexible magnet within it. Importers and exporters should carefully consider the primary function of the composite item and how the flexible magnet contributes to that function to ensure correct classification.