Product classification

HS code for Manganese scrap: 8111.00

Manganese, articles thereof, including waste and scrap.

Classification of manganese scrap under HS 8111.00

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.

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

7204.49Ferrous waste and scrap; n.e.c. in heading no. 72042602.00Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight7202.11Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon

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

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

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 scrap

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 scrap

What is the HS code for Manganese scrap?

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

How do I classify Manganese scrap for customs?

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

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.

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

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

In 2025, the top importers of HS 811100 (the code used for manganese scrap) 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 scrap the same in all countries?

The base HS code 811100 for Manganese scrap 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 scrap in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 811100 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for manganese scrap 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).