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Ferromanganese Cored Wire Scrap

Discarded remnants and offcuts of cored wire used for ferromanganese injection in steelmaking, with manganese as base metal. HTS 8111.00.30.00 applies to such manganese alloy waste.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.30.80Higher: 75% vs 12.5%

If predominantly iron-based alloy wire

Ferrous alloy wires and scraps go to Chapter 72 based on iron predominance.

8311.90.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If sold as welding wire sets

Chapter 83 for welding electrodes and similar articles, not bulk scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit spectrographic analysis showing manganese > iron to justify Chapter 81 over Chapter 72

• Ensure packaging prevents wire unraveling during transit to maintain scrap integrity

• Avoid declaring as 'wire' which could trigger Chapter 83 classification