High-Grade Manganese Ore from China
Natural manganese ore extracted from deposits with a manganese content exceeding 44% on a dry weight basis, including ferruginous varieties. Classified under HTS 2602.00.00 due to its minimum 20% manganese content meeting the chapter's criteria for manganese ores and concentrates.
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 certified assay reports verifying manganese content ≥20% on dry weight basis to avoid reclassification
• Declare net dry weight accurately, as moisture content affects duty calculation; provide drying method documentation
• Check for ferruginous impurities; if iron dominates, it may shift to iron ore headings