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Manganese Dioxide (MnO2) Powder from China

High-purity manganese dioxide powder used in the production of dry-cell batteries like alkaline and zinc-carbon types. It falls under HTS 2820.90.00.00 as an 'other' manganese oxide, chemically defined as a metal oxide in Chapter 28. This inorganic compound serves as a depolarizer in battery cathodes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.2%

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify purity levels and chemical composition via lab certification to confirm classification as chemically defined under Chapter 28 notes

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and battery-grade specifications in documentation to avoid misclassification as a waste or mixture

Check for REACH-like restrictions on manganese compounds; ensure proper hazardous material labeling for powder shipments