Barium Manganate Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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