Ferruginous Manganese Ore (32% Mn) from China
A naturally occurring ferruginous manganese ore with 32% manganese content by dry weight and less than 47% total manganese, including iron oxides. Classified under HTS 2602.00.0040 due to its manganese concentration between 20% and under 47% by weight. Used primarily in steel production as a flux and alloying agent.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain accurate assay certificates verifying manganese content <47% and ≥20% dry weight to confirm classification
• Ensure proper documentation of origin and mining source to comply with trade restrictions on certain ore imports
• Avoid misdeclaration as iron ore; test for manganese threshold to prevent reclassification and penalties