HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7202.11 – Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon
HS code 7202.11 is the 6-digit subheading for ferro-alloys, ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon. It is used for high-carbon ferromanganese lumps, HC FeMn granules, standard high-carbon ferromanganese, foundry grade HC FeMn and blast furnace ferromanganese.
What HS 7202.11 covers
This category specifically covers high-carbon ferro-manganese, an essential ferro-alloy used extensively in steelmaking. Ferro-manganese serves multiple critical functions: as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer, improving the steel's workability and quality, and as an alloying element to enhance strength, hardness, and wear resistance. The "high-carbon" distinction (over 2% carbon by weight) is important for its specific applications in certain steel grades. International trade in high-carbon ferro-manganese is dominated by countries with significant steel production capacities, as it's a fundamental input. Major importers are typically large steel-producing nations like China, India, and the EU, while exporters are often countries with abundant manganese ore reserves and the energy infrastructure for ferro-alloy production, such as South Africa, India, and Brazil. Understanding global steel production trends and manganese ore prices is key to navigating this market, alongside the energy intensity of its production which impacts its carbon footprint.
- Covers
- High-carbon ferromanganese lumps
- HC FeMn granules
- Standard high-carbon ferromanganese
- Foundry grade HC FeMn
- Blast furnace ferromanganese
- Electric furnace HC FeMn
- Examples
- South32 high-carbon ferromanganese
- Eramet HC FeMn
- Transalloys high-carbon ferromanganese
- Vale manganese alloys
Codes often confused with 7202.11
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 720219 (low-carbon ferro-manganese) due to the carbon content threshold, and misclassification can occur if carbon levels are not precisely measured, impacting duties and end-use suitability. It should also not be confused with manganese metal (811100).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720211, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720211 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $556M 51% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $279M 26% of world exports
- 3 France $75M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $239M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $90M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$80M 6.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7202.11
Brazil does not split HS 7202.11: its NCM code is 7202.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7202.11
What is HS code 720211?
HS code 720211 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon. This category specifically covers high-carbon ferro-manganese, an essential ferro-alloy used extensively in steelmaking. Ferro-manganese serves multiple critical functions: as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer, improving the steel's workability and quality, and as an alloying element to enhance strength, hardness, and wear resistance. The "high-carbon" distinction (over 2% carbon by weight) is important for its specific applications in certain steel grades. International trade in high-carbon ferro-manganese is dominated by countries with significant steel production capacities, as it's a fundamental input. Major importers are typically large steel-producing nations like China, India, and the EU, while exporters are often countries with abundant manganese ore reserves and the energy infrastructure for ferro-alloy production, such as South Africa, India, and Brazil. Understanding global steel production trends and manganese ore prices is key to navigating this market, alongside the energy intensity of its production which impacts its carbon footprint.
What products fall under HS code 720211?
High-carbon ferromanganese lumps, HC FeMn granules, Standard high-carbon ferromanganese, Foundry grade HC FeMn, Blast furnace ferromanganese, Electric furnace HC FeMn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720211?
This code is distinct from 720219 (low-carbon ferro-manganese) due to the carbon content threshold, and misclassification can occur if carbon levels are not precisely measured, impacting duties and end-use suitability. It should also not be confused with manganese metal (811100).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720211?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720211 in UN Comtrade data were India ($556M, 51% of world exports), Malaysia ($279M) and France ($75M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 720211?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720211 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($239M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($90M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $80M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 720211 structured?
HS code 720211 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720211?
In Brazil, HS code 720211 is NCM 7202.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.