Electrolytic Manganese Metal Flakes
Unwrought electrolytic manganese produced via electrolysis, supplied as irregular flakes or lumps for alloy production. Classified under HTS 8111.00.49 as other unwrought manganese, pure and free of cobalt. Primarily used in steel desulfurization and high-performance alloys.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing cobalt additives
Presence of cobalt shifts classification to the cobalt-containing unwrought manganese subheading.
If chemically reduced powder
Fine powders from chemical reduction may be seen as isotopes or compounds under Chapter 28.
If processed into ruthenium-free articles
If shaped into bars or rods, it becomes 'articles thereof' under 8112, not unwrought.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide production method documentation (electrolytic process) to distinguish from other forms
• Test for cobalt impurities below threshold; Chapter 81 notes require exclusion from cobalt subheading
• Use moisture-proof packaging to prevent oxidation during transit, avoiding quality disputes
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High-Purity Unwrought Manganese (99.9%)
High-purity unwrought manganese metal, typically in ingot or slab form with at least 99.9% manganese content, used in specialty alloys and electronics. It falls under HTS 8111.00.49 as unwrought manganese not containing cobalt, excluding waste and scrap. This classification applies to pure forms not further processed into articles.
Manganese Ingot for Battery Production
Cast unwrought manganese ingots designed for lithium-manganese oxide battery cathode material. Falls under HTS 8111.00.49 as other unwrought manganese (non-cobalt containing). Supplied in bulk for further refining into battery-grade powders.
Vacuum-Melted Unwrought Manganese Slab
High-vacuum melted manganese slabs, unwrought, for aerospace alloy applications requiring ultra-low impurities. Classified in HTS 8111.00.49 as other unwrought manganese excluding cobalt and scrap. Ensures minimal gas content for critical engineering uses.
Manganese Pig for Steel Alloying
Unwrought manganese pigs cast in standardized shapes for direct addition to steel furnaces. Falls under HTS 8111.00.49 as other unwrought (non-cobalt) manganese articles thereof excluded. Essential for producing high-manganese Hadfield steel.
Ultra-High Purity Manganese Billets
Unwrought manganese billets refined to ultra-high purity (>99.99%) for advanced materials research. Classified HTS 8111.00.49 as other unwrought manganese, excluding specific rasped or cobalt forms. Used in laboratory and R&D alloy development.
Thermal-Reduced Manganese Lumps
Unwrought manganese lumps from thermal reduction process, for welding electrode production. HTS 8111.00.49 applies to this other unwrought form without cobalt. Provides consistent composition for consumable electrodes.