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Battery-Grade Manganese Flakes 99.6%

Ultra-pure manganese flakes at 99.6% used specifically in lithium-manganese oxide battery cathodes. Falls under HTS 8111.00.47.00 for flake-form unwrought manganese meeting the 99.5% purity threshold.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%—14%
🇲🇽Mexico14%—14%
🇨🇦Canada14%—14%
🇩🇪Germany14%—14%
🇯🇵Japan14%—14%

Alternative Classifications

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

8111.00Same rate: 14%

If in master alloy form with minor additions

Master alloys containing high-purity manganese base are classified separately from pure flakes.

2602.00.00Higher: 25% vs 14%

If in manganese ore form

Unrefined manganese ores remain in Chapter 26, not refined unwrought metal.

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 third-party assay reports confirming trace element levels suitable for battery applications

• Declare intended end-use as battery production to qualify for any applicable duty preference programs

• Watch for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like China