Silver Oxide Powder from Japan
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.
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
• 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