Tariffs Stay on Chinese Battery Material Imports
Published Date: 2/23/2026
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Summary
The U.S. government has decided to keep extra taxes on electrolytic manganese dioxide imported from China because removing them could hurt American businesses. This decision affects companies that make or use this material in the U.S. and means the current rules and costs stay in place for now. The review wrapped up in February 2026 after careful study and some delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Import Taxes Stay on Chinese EMD
If you import or use electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) from China, the antidumping duties on those imports remain in place. The U.S. International Trade Commission completed its review and filed the determination on February 18, 2026, so current import rules and extra taxes continue for now.
U.S. EMD Producers Remain Protected
If your company makes electrolytic manganese dioxide in the United States, the Commission found on February 18, 2026 that removing the duty would likely cause material injury, so the antidumping duty order stays. That decision preserves the trade protection that supports U.S. producers of this material.
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