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High-Purity Manganese Powder 99.7%

This ultra-fine manganese powder contains 99.7% manganese by weight, used primarily in the production of high-performance steel alloys and battery cathodes. It qualifies under HTS 8111.00.49.10 as unwrought manganese powder exceeding 99.5% purity, excluding alloys or lower-grade materials. The powder form enables precise metering in metallurgical processes.

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.

8111.00.60.00Higher: 16.2% vs 14%

If purity below 99.5% by weight

Lower purity manganese powder or granules fall under the broader 'other unwrought' category with different duty treatment.

2820.10.00.00Higher: 29.7% vs 14%

If chemically treated as manganese dioxide

Oxidized forms like battery-grade MnO2 are classified in Chapter 28 as inorganic chemicals, not pure metal powders.

7202.21Higher: 18.3% vs 14%

If ferro-manganese alloy powder

Alloyed with iron content exceeding manganese makes it a ferrous product under Chapter 72 iron/steel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify purity certification from supplier via assay reports to confirm >99.5% manganese content; declare exact particle size if relevant for end-use

• Avoid misclassification as lower-purity scrap under 8111.00.60 to prevent duty adjustments