8111.00.49.10 - Powder containing at least 99.5 percent by weight manganese

This HTS category, 8111.00.49.10, specifically classifies powdered manganese that meets a high purity standard, containing at least 99.5 percent manganese by weight. This excludes any manganese powder with a lower percentage of manganese, which would be classified elsewhere. The form factor of a powder is crucial for this classification, differentiating it from other forms of unwrought manganese.

Within the broader category of "Unwrought manganese: Other," this classification distinguishes itself from its sibling, 8111.00.49.90, which covers all other unwrought manganese products not meeting the specific high purity powder criteria. The key differentiator is the precise chemical composition and the physical form of a powder.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification relies on the definitive criteria of high purity (at least 99.5% manganese by weight) and the physical form of powder. Importers and exporters should ensure that their documentation accurately reflects the purity and form of the manganese powder to facilitate correct customs clearance.