Product classification

HS code for Manganese metal: 8111.00

Manganese, articles thereof, including waste and scrap.

Classification of manganese metal under HS 8111.00

Manganese metal and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, are classified under HS code 8111.00. Chapter 81 of the Harmonized System covers "Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof." Manganese is treated as a base metal in its pure or nearly pure form (unwrought). This classification is distinct from ferrous alloys. If the manganese is alloyed with iron and the iron content predominates by weight, it would typically be classified in Chapter 72 as ferro-manganese. However, pure manganese metal, manganese powders, and articles made primarily of manganese fall under 8111.00. The classification covers the metal in various forms, including unwrought blocks, ingots, or flakes produced through electrolytic processes, as well as scrap generated during manufacturing. The purity of the metal is the deciding factor; high-purity manganese (often 99.7% or higher) produced via electrolysis is the standard product for this code.

Covers
  • Unwrought manganese metal ingots
  • Electrolytic manganese metal flakes
  • Manganese metal powders and pellets
  • Manganese waste and scrap
  • Articles made of manganese metal
Also under 8111.00
  • 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. Manganese metal is most commonly misclassified as ferro-manganese under HS code 7202.11 or 7202.19. Ferro-manganese is an alloy used in steelmaking and contains significant amounts of iron, whereas 8111.00 is for the pure metal. It can also be confused with manganese ores under 2602.00, which are the raw mineral forms before smelting or electrolytic extraction.

7202.11Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon7202.19Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon2602.00Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight

Top exporters and importers of HS 811100 (the code used for manganese metal), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811100 (the code used for manganese metal) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 811100, not only manganese metal.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $579M
  2. 2 Indonesia $94M
  3. 3 South Africa $82M

World total: $922M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 South Korea $179M
  2. 2 United States $115M
  3. 3 Germany $111M

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 manganese metal

Brazil splits HS 8111.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about manganese metal

What is the HS code for Manganese metal?

The HS code for Manganese metal is 811100 (Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap). The HS code for manganese metal, including unwrought forms and scrap, is 8111.00.

How do I classify Manganese metal for customs?

Manganese metal is classified under HS code 811100 — Manganese; articles thereof, including waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between manganese metal and ferro-manganese?

Manganese metal (8111.00) is a pure base metal, while ferro-manganese (7202.11) is an alloy of iron and manganese used primarily in the steel industry.

Which countries are the top exporters of manganese metal (HS 811100)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811100 (the code used for manganese metal) 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 manganese metal (HS 811100)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 811100 (the code used for manganese metal) 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.

Is the HS code for Manganese metal the same in all countries?

The base HS code 811100 for Manganese metal 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 manganese metal in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 811100 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for manganese metal depends on the product's details: 8111.00.10 (Unwrought manganese), 8111.00.20 (Manganese plates, sheets, strip, wire, rods etc), 8111.00.90 (Other manganese, articles, waste and scrap).