Steel Grade High-Carbon Ferromanganese
Premium high-carbon ferromanganese exceeding 4% carbon, tailored for producing high-strength structural steels in ladle metallurgy. HTS 7202.11.50.00 applies to this ferromanganese alloy due to its carbon content surpassing the 4% threshold for deoxidation and manganese alloying. Low phosphorus and sulfur specs ensure steel quality.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for lower carbon variants (2-4%)
Carbon percentage directly determines subheading within ferromanganese hierarchy per statistical notes.
If manganese ore, not alloyed
Unreduced manganese ores are Chapter 26 minerals, not Chapter 72 ferroalloys.
If ferrosilicon-based
Ferrosilicon with >4% carbon shifts to silicon-dominant ferroalloy classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify low impurity levels (P<0.3%, S<0.02%) as required for steel-grade specs to avoid reclassification
• Use FDA-equivalent documentation if contaminated; clean ferroalloys only qualify under Chapter 72
• Monitor quarterly duty updates, as ferromanganese often faces CVD or AD orders from key exporters
Related Products under HTS 7202.11.50.00
High-Carbon Ferromanganese Lumps
High-carbon ferromanganese lumps containing over 4% carbon by weight, used primarily as an alloying additive in steel production to enhance hardness and strength. This product falls under HTS 7202.11.50.00 due to its ferromanganese composition exceeding 4% carbon content, distinguishing it from lower-carbon variants. Typically supplied in lump form for foundry and steel mill applications.
Ferromanganese HCFeMn Granules
Granulated high-carbon ferromanganese (HCFeMn) with more than 4% carbon, processed for uniform size and quick dissolution in electric arc furnaces. Classified under HTS 7202.11.50.00 for its high-carbon ferromanganese composition used in low-alloy steel manufacturing. The granulation aids in precise alloy addition without altering chemical classification.
Foundry HC Ferromanganese Briquettes
Briquetted high-carbon ferromanganese (>4% carbon) for foundry cast iron production, offering dust-free handling and consistent melt addition. Falls under HTS 7202.11.50.00 as ferromanganese with excess carbon per the heading's chemical criteria. Briquetting is minor working not affecting ferroalloy status.
Electric Furnace HC Ferromanganese
High-carbon ferromanganese produced via electric submerged arc furnace, containing >4% carbon for desulfurization in steel ladles. HTS 7202.11.50.00 covers this due to its ferromanganese alloy with high carbon meeting the exact description. Standard lump size 10-75mm optimizes furnace charging.
High-Carbon FeMn Alloy Additive
FeMn alloy additive with over 4% carbon for manganese recovery in secondary steelmaking. Precisely classified under HTS 7202.11.50.00 for high-carbon ferromanganese composition. Sized for conveyor feeding into induction furnaces.