Silver Oxide Powder

Silver oxide (Ag2O) is a fine black powder used in battery production and chemical synthesis. It qualifies for HTS 2843.29.0100 as an inorganic compound of silver, chemically defined and not specified elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8506.60.00Higher: 37.7% vs 28.7%

If incorporated into finished battery cells

Assembled primary cells containing silver oxide classify as complete batteries in 8506.

2843.21.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 28.7%

If organically complexed silver oxide

Organic silver complexes go to 2843.21 per notes on complex compounds.

3811.90.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 28.7%

If for industrial catalyst preparations

Silver compounds in catalyst mixtures fall under 3811, not pure compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify battery-grade vs reagent-grade in invoices; battery use doesn't change HTS but affects end-use certificates

Oxidizer hazard (Class 5.1); obtain proper UN certification for air/sea transport

Confirm no organic stabilizers, or it may shift to 3824 mixtures