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Manganese Battery Scrap

Shredded waste from alkaline batteries containing manganese dioxide cathodes, processed for metal recovery. Classified as HTS 8111.00.30.00 manganese scrap when manganese content defines the material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8506.80.00Higher: 40.2% vs 12.5%

If imported as complete used batteries

Primary battery classification under Chapter 85 precedes metal content for unfinished goods.

2615.90.30.00Higher: 25% vs 12.5%

If for manganese dioxide residues without metallic manganese

Chapter 26 covers metal oxides and residues, not metallic scrap.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain Basel Convention approvals for transboundary hazardous waste movement if applicable

• Declare exact battery type and preprocessing (e.g

• depolluted) to avoid Chapter 85 battery classification