Barium Manganate Powder from China
Barium manganate (BaMnO4) is a green powder used as a pigment precursor in ceramics and specialty pigments. It is classified in HTS 2841.69.00.90 as 'other' manganites/manganates/permanganates, fitting the definition of metal salts of oxometallic acids. Excluded from Chapter 32 if not final luminophore use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Distinguish from Chapter 32 pigments by providing chemical analysis showing it's a pure salt, not formulated colorant; heavy metal content requires REACH-like documentation; store as oxidizer to prevent reactions