HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7202.30 – Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese
HS code 7202.30 is the 6-digit subheading for ferro-alloys, ferro-silico-manganese. It is used for ferrosilico-manganese lumps, siMn alloy, standard ferrosilico-manganese, low-carbon ferrosilico-manganese and high-carbon ferrosilico-manganese.
What HS 7202.30 covers
This HS code covers ferro-silico-manganese, a complex ferro-alloy containing both silicon and manganese, making it a highly versatile and cost-effective additive in steelmaking. It functions simultaneously as a deoxidizer, desulfurizer, and an alloying agent, contributing to improved strength, toughness, and workability of steel. Its combined properties make it particularly valuable in the production of various carbon steels and some low-alloy steels, where both silicon and manganese additions are required. The international trade of ferro-silico-manganese is substantial, driven by the global steel industry's need for efficient and multi-functional alloying materials. Major importers are typically countries with large-scale steel production, while exporters are often nations possessing both manganese and silica resources, coupled with the necessary energy infrastructure for ferro-alloy manufacturing. Key considerations for traders include the balance of silicon and manganese content, the impact of raw material prices, and the energy intensity of its production.
- Covers
- Ferrosilico-manganese lumps
- SiMn alloy
- Standard ferrosilico-manganese
- Low-carbon ferrosilico-manganese
- High-carbon ferrosilico-manganese
- Ferrosilico-manganese briquettes
- Foundry grade SiMn
- Examples
- Eramet ferrosilico-manganese
- South32 SiMn
- Transalloys ferrosilico-manganese
- OFZ SiMn alloy
Codes often confused with 7202.30
Common mistake. This code can be confused with separate ferro-manganese (720211/720219) or ferro-silicon (720221/720229) if the combined nature of the alloy is overlooked, leading to incorrect classification and potentially higher duties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720230 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $1.1B 36% of world exports
- 2 Norway $366M 12% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $342M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $388M 12% of world imports
- 2 Japan $218M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $207M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 7202.30
Brazil does not split HS 7202.30: its NCM code is 7202.30.00.
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 7202.30
What is HS code 720230?
HS code 720230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese. This HS code covers ferro-silico-manganese, a complex ferro-alloy containing both silicon and manganese, making it a highly versatile and cost-effective additive in steelmaking. It functions simultaneously as a deoxidizer, desulfurizer, and an alloying agent, contributing to improved strength, toughness, and workability of steel. Its combined properties make it particularly valuable in the production of various carbon steels and some low-alloy steels, where both silicon and manganese additions are required. The international trade of ferro-silico-manganese is substantial, driven by the global steel industry's need for efficient and multi-functional alloying materials. Major importers are typically countries with large-scale steel production, while exporters are often nations possessing both manganese and silica resources, coupled with the necessary energy infrastructure for ferro-alloy manufacturing. Key considerations for traders include the balance of silicon and manganese content, the impact of raw material prices, and the energy intensity of its production.
What products fall under HS code 720230?
Ferrosilico-manganese lumps, SiMn alloy, Standard ferrosilico-manganese, Low-carbon ferrosilico-manganese, High-carbon ferrosilico-manganese, Ferrosilico-manganese briquettes, Foundry grade SiMn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720230?
This code can be confused with separate ferro-manganese (720211/720219) or ferro-silicon (720221/720229) if the combined nature of the alloy is overlooked, leading to incorrect classification and potentially higher duties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720230 in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.1B, 36% of world exports), Norway ($366M) and Malaysia ($342M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 720230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720230 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($388M, 12% of world imports), Japan ($218M) and Türkiye ($207M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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.
How is HS code 720230 structured?
HS code 720230 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720230?
In Brazil, HS code 720230 is NCM 7202.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.