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Battery-Grade Manganese Powder 99.5%

Specially refined manganese powder at exactly 99.5% purity for lithium-manganese oxide cathodes in rechargeable batteries. Classified under HTS 8111.00.49.10 due to its unwrought powder state and threshold purity, separate from compounds or lower-grade ores. Controlled oxygen content prevents oxidation during storage.

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.

8111.00.49Same rate: 14%

If >99% but <99.5% purity

Slightly lower purity threshold moves it to adjacent powder subheading with potentially different rates.

2602.00.00Higher: 25% vs 14%

If unrefined manganiferous ore

Raw ore with <99.5% manganese content is Chapter 26 mineral product, not refined metal.

7202.99.80Higher: 17.5% vs 14%

If alloyed into ferromanganese fines

Processed into iron-manganese alloys for steelmaking enters Chapter 72 as ferroalloys.

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

• Provide MSDS and end-use statement for battery production to aid CBP review; ensure inert packaging

• Common pitfall: confusing with MnO2 precursors under Chapter 28