Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight
HS v2017 Code: 2602
About manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight
HS code 2602 covers manganese ores and concentrates, which are essential raw materials for the steel industry. Manganese is a critical alloying element that enhances the strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance of steel. As such, the global demand for manganese ores and concentrates is closely tied to the performance of the steel sector, a key driver of economic growth worldwide.
Production process
Manganese ores are typically extracted from open-pit or underground mines. The mined ore is then crushed, screened, and beneficiated to increase the manganese content. Common beneficiation techniques include gravity separation, magnetic separation, and flotation. The concentrated manganese ore is then processed further, often through smelting or other metallurgical processes, to produce manganese alloys or other intermediate products.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the manganese ore and concentrate industry include the raw manganese-bearing mineral deposits, as well as energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, to power the mining and processing operations. Specialized mining and processing equipment, such as crushers, mills, and separation units, are also essential inputs. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate the equipment and manage the production processes.
Production outputs
The main outputs of the manganese ore and concentrate industry are various grades of manganese ores and concentrates, which are then consumed by other industries, primarily the 7202 Ferroalloys industry. Ferroalloys, such as 7202.11 Ferro-manganese, are used as alloying agents in the production of 7201 Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms and 7207 Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel.
Family tree for manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2602'>2602: Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2601'>2601: Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2603'>2603: Copper ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2604'>2604: Nickel ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2605'>2605: Cobalt ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2606'>2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2607'>2607: Lead ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2608'>2608: Zinc ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2609'>2609: Tin ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2610'>2610: Chromium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2611'>2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2612'>2612: Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2613'>2613: Molybdenum ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2614'>2614: Titanium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2615'>2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2616'>2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2617'>2617: Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2618'>2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2619'>2619: Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2620'>2620: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2621'>2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/260200'>260200: Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight</a>"]
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