Activated Manganese Dioxide from China
Activated manganese dioxide is a porous form of MnO2 used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and water purification filters. It is classified in HTS 2820.10.00.00 as chemically defined manganese dioxide, activated through thermal or chemical treatment to increase surface area. This distinguishes it from natural pyrolusite.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Include activation method and BET surface area specs in import docs to justify classification
• Ensure REACH or TSCA compliance for chemical registrations in target markets
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by using anti-static liners for powder shipments