Product classification
HS code for Low carbon ferromanganese: 7202.19
Ferro-alloys, ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon.
Classification of low carbon ferromanganese under HS 7202.19
Low carbon ferromanganese is classified under HS code 7202.19. Ferromanganese is a ferro-alloy composed primarily of manganese and iron, used extensively in steelmaking as a deoxidizer and to neutralize the harmful effects of sulfur. Within heading 7202, which covers all ferro-alloys, ferromanganese is the first category addressed. The system splits ferromanganese into two subheadings based on carbon content. Subheading 7202.11 is for material containing more than 2% carbon by weight (often called high-carbon ferromanganese). Subheading 7202.19 is the residual category for ferromanganese containing 2% or less carbon by weight. This low-carbon version is typically produced through the decarburization of high-carbon ferromanganese or via a silico-manganese process, and it is valued for adding manganese to steel without significantly increasing the carbon content.
- Covers
- Ferromanganese with 0.5% carbon
- Ferromanganese with 1.0% carbon
- Ferromanganese with 1.5% carbon
- Ferromanganese with 2.0% carbon
- Medium carbon ferromanganese (if <= 2% carbon)
- 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. The most common error is classifying the product under 7202.11, which is reserved for high-carbon ferromanganese (carbon > 2%). Another potential misclassification is HS code 7202.30, which covers ferro-silico-manganese. If the alloy contains a substantial amount of silicon (typically exceeding the thresholds defined in Note 1(c) to Chapter 72), it must be classified as ferro-silico-manganese. Additionally, manganese waste and scrap are classified under 8111.00, and manganese ores are under 2602.00. It is vital to distinguish between the raw ore, the pure metal, and the ferro-alloy used in smelting.
Top exporters and importers of HS 720219 (the code used for low carbon ferromanganese), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 720219 (the code used for low carbon 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 low carbon 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 low carbon ferromanganese
Brazil classifies low carbon 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 low carbon ferromanganese
What is the HS code for Low carbon ferromanganese?
The HS code for Low carbon ferromanganese is 720219 (Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon). Low carbon ferromanganese, containing 2% or less carbon by weight, is classified under HS code 7202.19.
How do I classify Low carbon ferromanganese for customs?
Low carbon 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 difference between 7202.11 and 7202.19?
The difference is the carbon content. 7202.11 is for ferromanganese with more than 2% carbon, while 7202.19 is for 2% or less carbon.
Which countries are the top exporters of low carbon ferromanganese (HS 720219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 720219 (the code used for low carbon 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 low carbon ferromanganese (HS 720219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 720219 (the code used for low carbon 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 Low carbon ferromanganese the same in all countries?
The base HS code 720219 for Low 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 low carbon ferromanganese in Brazil?
In Brazil, low carbon ferromanganese (HS 720219) is classified under NCM 7202.19.00.