Battery Grade Manganese Dioxide Powder
Battery grade manganese dioxide powder is a high-purity form of MnO2 specifically processed for use in primary battery cathodes, offering high discharge capacity and stability. It is a chemically defined compound of manganese, classifiable under Chapter 28 as a separate chemically defined compound, and is not excluded by Chapter 28 Note 3.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is part of a finished battery cathode assembly
Finished battery parts are classified under the battery heading, not as a chemical.
If the product contains significant amounts of other manganese oxides
Mixtures of manganese oxides fall under other manganese oxides.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the product is not mixed with carbon or other additives, which could shift classification to battery parts
• Keep detailed specifications to show purity levels above 90% MnO2
• Confirm whether the product is subject to Canadian transportation of dangerous goods regulations if shipped as a powder
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Activated Manganese Dioxide
Activated manganese dioxide is a porous, high-surface-area form of MnO2 used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and in water purification filters. It is a chemically defined compound of manganese, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined compound, and is not excluded by Chapter 28 Note 3.
Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide for Zinc-Carbon Batteries
Electrolytic manganese dioxide for zinc-carbon batteries is a specialized form of MnO2 produced electrolytically from manganese sulfate solution, optimized for dry cell performance. It is a chemically defined compound of manganese, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a), and is not excluded by Chapter 28 Note 3.
Synthetic Manganese Dioxide (EMD)
Synthetic manganese dioxide (EMD) is a high-purity form of MnO2 produced via electrolysis, used primarily as a cathode material in alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries. It is a chemically defined compound of manganese, classifiable under Chapter 28 as a separate chemically defined compound, and is not excluded by Chapter 28 Note 3.
Technical Grade Manganese Dioxide
Technical grade manganese dioxide is a moderately pure form of MnO2 used in the production of ferrites, ceramics, and pigments. It is a chemically defined compound of manganese, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a), and is not excluded by Chapter 28 Note 3, provided it does not contain added organic or other materials.