HS Code for Manganese scrap

Manganese scrap is classified under HS code 8111.00, which encompasses manganese in all its primary forms as well as articles made from it. Unlike many other base metals such as copper (7404) or aluminum (7602), which have distinct headings for waste and scrap, the Harmonized System groups manganese waste and scrap within the same heading as the unwrought metal and finished articles. This classification is guided by Note 1 to Section XV, which defines base metals, and the specific provisions of Chapter 81 for "other" base metals. The code 8111.00 is a residual category for manganese, ensuring that all forms of the metal, including industrial offcuts, broken electrolytic flakes, and discarded manganese-based components, are captured under a single unified heading. To be classified here, the scrap must consist of manganese or manganese alloys where manganese predominates by weight over any other single element. If the scrap is primarily iron with a small percentage of manganese, it would likely be classified as ferrous scrap in Chapter 72. The determination relies on the chemical composition of the waste material and its intended use as a source for metal recovery or as a raw material in alloying processes.

Products Included

• Manganese metal waste and scrap
• Broken electrolytic manganese flakes
• Spent manganese-based anodes
• Industrial manganese offcuts and shavings
• Worn-out manganese articles for recycling

Common Misclassification

Manganese scrap is often misclassified under 7204.49 (ferrous scrap) if the material is an alloy with high iron content. It may also be confused with 2602.00, which is reserved for manganese ores and concentrates. Another common error is using 7202.11 for ferro-manganese, which is a master alloy and not scrap.

FAQ

What is the HS code for manganese scrap?

The HS code for manganese scrap, along with unwrought manganese and articles thereof, is 8111.00.

Can manganese-iron alloys be classified here?

Only if the manganese content exceeds the iron content by weight. If iron predominates, the material is classified as a ferrous product in Chapter 72.