Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD) from Germany
Electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD), a high-purity form produced via electrolysis, primarily for lithium-ion and alkaline battery cathodes. Classified under HTS 2820.90.00.00 as other manganese oxides, it is a chemically defined inorganic compound per Chapter 28 Note 1. Its gamma crystal structure enhances battery performance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide electrolytic production process certificates to distinguish from natural MnO2 and support 'chemically defined' status
• Comply with TSCA import requirements for new chemical substances if purity exceeds standard battery grades
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring particle size specs are documented to prevent reclassification as a micronized preparation