HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8111.00 – Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap
HS code 8111.00 is the 6-digit subheading for manganese, articles thereof, including waste and scrap. It is used for manganese ore, ferromanganese, silicomanganese, electrolytic manganese metal and manganese dioxide.
What HS 8111.00 covers
Manganese is a crucial industrial metal, primarily used as an alloying agent in steel production to enhance strength, hardness, and wear resistance. In international trade, it moves as ore, ferroalloys, pure metal, and increasingly, as waste and scrap for recycling. Major importers are countries with significant steel industries, such as China, India, Japan, and European nations, which lack sufficient domestic manganese reserves. Exporters typically include South Africa, Australia, Gabon, and Brazil, rich in manganese ore deposits. Key things to know involve its strategic importance in manufacturing, price volatility influenced by steel demand, and environmental considerations in mining and processing. The trade also includes high-purity manganese for specialized applications like batteries and chemicals, adding complexity to its market dynamics. The global push for sustainable practices is increasing the demand for recycled manganese, making waste and scrap a growing segment of this trade.
- Covers
- Manganese ore
- Ferromanganese
- Silicomanganese
- Electrolytic manganese metal
- Manganese dioxide
- Manganese sulfate
- Manganese waste
- Manganese scrap
- Examples
- Eramet's manganese alloys
- South32's Wessels Mine ore
- Vale's manganese products
- Glencore's manganese concentrates
Codes often confused with 8111.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with ferroalloys of manganese (720211-720230) if the manganese content is not clearly defined as "articles thereof" or "waste and scrap" rather than primary ferroalloys. It might also be confused with other base metals' waste and scrap (Chapter 72-80) if not specifically identified as manganese.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 811100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 811100 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 16% 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 China $579M 63% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $94M 10% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $82M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $922M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $179M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $115M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $111M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 codes for 8111.00 3
Brazil splits HS 8111.00 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8111.00.10 Unwrought manganeseEm formas brutas
- 8111.00.20 Manganese plates, sheets, strip, wire, rods etcChapas, folhas, tiras, fios, hastes, pastilhas e plaquetas
- 8111.00.90 Other manganese, articles, waste and scrapOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8111.00
What is HS code 811100?
HS code 811100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap. Manganese is a crucial industrial metal, primarily used as an alloying agent in steel production to enhance strength, hardness, and wear resistance. In international trade, it moves as ore, ferroalloys, pure metal, and increasingly, as waste and scrap for recycling. Major importers are countries with significant steel industries, such as China, India, Japan, and European nations, which lack sufficient domestic manganese reserves. Exporters typically include South Africa, Australia, Gabon, and Brazil, rich in manganese ore deposits. Key things to know involve its strategic importance in manufacturing, price volatility influenced by steel demand, and environmental considerations in mining and processing. The trade also includes high-purity manganese for specialized applications like batteries and chemicals, adding complexity to its market dynamics. The global push for sustainable practices is increasing the demand for recycled manganese, making waste and scrap a growing segment of this trade.
What products fall under HS code 811100?
Manganese ore, Ferromanganese, Silicomanganese, Electrolytic manganese metal, Manganese dioxide, Manganese sulfate, Manganese waste, Manganese scrap
What are common misclassifications for HS code 811100?
This code can be confused with ferroalloys of manganese (720211-720230) if the manganese content is not clearly defined as "articles thereof" or "waste and scrap" rather than primary ferroalloys. It might also be confused with other base metals' waste and scrap (Chapter 72-80) if not specifically identified as manganese.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 811100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 811100 in UN Comtrade data were China ($579M, 63% of world exports), Indonesia ($94M) and South Africa ($82M). World exports came to about $922M, 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 811100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 811100 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($179M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($115M) and Germany ($111M). World imports 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.
How is HS code 811100 structured?
HS code 811100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 811100?
Brazil splits HS code 811100 into 3 NCM codes: 8111.00.10 (Unwrought manganese), 8111.00.20 (Manganese plates, sheets, strip, wire, rods etc), 8111.00.90 (Other manganese, articles, waste and scrap). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.