Product classification
HS code for High carbon ferromanganese: 7202.11
Ferro-alloys, ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon.
Classification of high carbon ferromanganese under HS 7202.11
High carbon ferromanganese is classified under HS code 7202.11. This classification is based on the alloy's manganese and carbon content. According to the legal notes in Chapter 72, ferro-alloys are primary forms used in metallurgy. For a product to be classified under 7202.11, it must be a ferro-manganese alloy containing more than 2% carbon by weight. This material is essential in the steelmaking process, serving as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer, and is also used to add manganese to the steel to improve its strength and hardenability. The high carbon variety is the most common form of ferromanganese and is produced in blast furnaces or electric arc furnaces. The 2% carbon threshold is the legal dividing line between this code and the subheadings for medium or low carbon ferromanganese.
- Covers
- High carbon ferromanganese (HC FeMn) in lumps
- Ferromanganese slabs with > 2% carbon
- Ferromanganese briquettes for steel foundry use
- Standard grade high carbon ferromanganese
- Also under 7202.11
- South32 high-carbon ferromanganese
- Eramet HC FeMn
- Transalloys high-carbon ferromanganese
- Vale manganese alloys
Codes often confused with 7202.11
Common mistake. High carbon ferromanganese is frequently misclassified under HS code 7202.19, which is reserved for ferromanganese containing 2% or less carbon. Because the price and application of low-carbon ferromanganese differ, customs authorities scrutinize the carbon content closely. It should also not be confused with manganese ore (2602), which is the raw mineral before smelting, or with silicomanganese (7202.30), which contains a significant proportion of silicon in addition to manganese and iron.
Top exporters and importers of HS 720211 (the code used for high carbon ferromanganese), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 720211 (the code used for high carbon ferromanganese) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 720211, not only high carbon ferromanganese.
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 high carbon ferromanganese
Brazil classifies high carbon ferromanganese under NCM 7202.11.00: HS 7202.11 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 high carbon ferromanganese
What is the HS code for High carbon ferromanganese?
The HS code for High carbon ferromanganese is 720211 (Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon). The HS code for ferromanganese containing more than 2% carbon by weight is 7202.11.
How do I classify High carbon ferromanganese for customs?
High carbon ferromanganese is classified under HS code 720211 — Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 7202.11 and 7202.19?
The difference is the carbon content; 7202.11 is for alloys with more than 2% carbon, while 7202.19 is for those with 2% or less.
Which countries are the top exporters of high carbon ferromanganese (HS 720211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 720211 (the code used for high carbon ferromanganese) 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 high carbon ferromanganese (HS 720211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 720211 (the code used for high carbon ferromanganese) 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.
Is the HS code for High carbon ferromanganese the same in all countries?
The base HS code 720211 for High carbon 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 high carbon ferromanganese in Brazil?
In Brazil, high carbon ferromanganese (HS 720211) is classified under NCM 7202.11.00.