Product classification
HS code for Ferromanganese: 7202.19
Ferro-alloys, ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon.
Classification of ferromanganese under HS 7202.19
Ferromanganese containing 2% or less carbon by weight is classified under HS code 7202.19. As a ferro-alloy, it is primarily used as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer in the steelmaking process to improve the strength and toughness of the final product. The Harmonized System classifies ferro-alloys under heading 7202 based on the alloying element that predominates by weight. For ferromanganese, the carbon content is the secondary factor for subheading determination. Subheading 7202.19 is specifically for refined or medium-to-low carbon grades. This classification follows Chapter 72 Note 1(c), which defines ferro-alloys as alloys containing 4% or more iron and one or more elements such as manganese, provided they are not usefully malleable and are used as additives.
- Covers
- Low-carbon ferromanganese (LC FeMn)
- Medium-carbon ferromanganese (MC FeMn)
- Refined ferromanganese in lumps
- Ferromanganese powder for electrode coating
- Ferromanganese briquettes
- Also under 7202.19
- Eramet low-carbon ferromanganese
- South32 LC FeMn
- Transalloys medium-carbon ferromanganese
- OFZ low-carbon ferromanganese
Codes often confused with 7202.19
Common mistake. Ferromanganese is often misclassified under HS code 7202.11, which is specifically for High Carbon Ferromanganese (containing more than 2% carbon). Another common error is classification under HS code 2602.00, which covers manganese ores and concentrates. It is also sometimes confused with silicomanganese, which is classified under HS code 7202.30 because it contains significant amounts of both manganese and silicon.
Top exporters and importers of HS 720219 (the code used for ferromanganese), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 720219 (the code used for ferromanganese) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 720219, not only ferromanganese.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $276M 54% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $70M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $55M 11% of world exports
World total: $508M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $233M 28% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $72M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $54M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $825M 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 ferromanganese
Brazil classifies ferromanganese under NCM 7202.19.00: HS 7202.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 ferromanganese
What is the HS code for Ferromanganese?
The HS code for Ferromanganese is 720219 (Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon).
How do I classify Ferromanganese for customs?
Ferromanganese is classified under HS code 720219 — Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for ferromanganese with 1% carbon?
Ferromanganese with 1% carbon is classified under HS code 7202.19, as it falls below the 2% carbon threshold.
Why is carbon content important for ferromanganese classification?
Carbon content determines the grade and industrial application; the HS nomenclature uses a 2% threshold to separate high-carbon grades from refined grades for duty and statistical purposes.
Which countries are the top exporters of ferromanganese (HS 720219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 720219 (the code used for ferromanganese) in UN Comtrade data were India ($276M, 54% of world exports), South Africa ($70M) and the Netherlands ($55M). World exports came to about $508M, 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 ferromanganese (HS 720219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 720219 (the code used for ferromanganese) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($233M, 28% of world imports), the Netherlands ($72M) and Türkiye ($54M). World imports came to about $825M, 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.
Is the HS code for Ferromanganese the same in all countries?
The base HS code 720219 for Ferromanganese is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ferromanganese in Brazil?
In Brazil, ferromanganese (HS 720219) is classified under NCM 7202.19.00.