Blast Furnace HC Ferromanganese
Blast furnace produced high-carbon ferromanganese averaging 3.2% carbon by weight, used as an alloying additive in stainless steel melting. This product falls under tariff item 7202.11.00 because it is a ferro-manganese alloy containing more than 2% carbon, as specified in the chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the carbon content is 2% or less by weight
Ferro-manganese with 2% or less carbon falls under the 'Other' subheading of ferro-manganese.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the carbon content exceeds 2% by weight and obtain a certificate of analysis from the supplier to support classification
• Declare the product as ferro-manganese under heading 72.02, and verify if any anti-dumping or countervailing duties apply to your country of origin
Related Products under Tariff item 7202.11.00
Electric Furnace HC Ferromanganese
High-carbon ferromanganese produced via electric submerged arc furnace, containing more than 4% carbon for desulfurization in steel ladles. This product is classified under tariff item 7202.11.00 because it is ferro-manganese with carbon content exceeding 2%.
Ferromanganese 75% Mn 2.5% C Lumps
Standard 75% manganese ferromanganese lumps with 2.5% carbon, produced via submerged arc furnace for basic steel desulfurization. This product is classified under tariff item 7202.11.00 because it is ferro-manganese containing more than 2% carbon by weight.
Ferromanganese Fines 3.8% C
Crushed ferromanganese fines (<6mm) with 3.8% carbon content, recycled from lump production for ladle metallurgy. This product is classified under tariff item 7202.11.00 because it is ferro-manganese containing more than 2% carbon, regardless of particle size.
Ferromanganese HCFeMn Granules
Granulated high-carbon ferromanganese (HCFeMn) with more than 4% carbon, processed for uniform size and quick dissolution in electric arc furnaces. This product falls under tariff item 7202.11.00 because it is ferro-manganese containing more than 2% carbon.
Foundry HC Ferromanganese Briquettes
Briquetted high-carbon ferromanganese (>4% carbon) for foundry cast iron production, offering dust-free handling and consistent melt addition. This product is classified under tariff item 7202.11.00 because it is ferro-manganese with carbon content exceeding 2%.
HCFeMn Granules 3% Carbon
Granulated high-carbon ferromanganese with precisely 3% carbon, sized 3-10mm for continuous casting steel production. This ferroalloy meets the definition of ferro-manganese containing more than 2% carbon, thus classified under tariff item 7202.11.00.