Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese

HS v2017 Code: 720230

About ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese

HS code 720230 covers ferro-silico-manganese, a critical ferro-alloy used in the production of steel and other metal alloys. As a key input for the steel industry, this material plays a vital role in the global manufacturing economy, enabling the creation of a wide range of durable and high-performance products. The ferro-silico-manganese industry is a specialized segment of the broader ferro-alloy market, which encompasses a diverse range of metal compounds used to enhance the properties of base metals.

Production process

Ferro-silico-manganese is primarily produced through the smelting of manganese ore, silicon, and other raw materials in an electric arc furnace. The high temperatures and controlled atmosphere of the furnace facilitate the reduction and alloying of the constituent elements, resulting in the desired ferro-alloy composition. The molten ferro-silico-manganese is then cast into ingots or other forms for further processing and distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the ferro-silico-manganese industry include manganese ore, silicon, and various fluxing agents such as limestone or dolomite. Specialized equipment, including electric arc furnaces, casting molds, and material handling systems, are also essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in metallurgy, furnace operations, and quality control.

Production outputs

Ferro-silico-manganese produced under HS code 720230 is primarily consumed by the 720110 Pig iron and 720211 Ferro-manganese industries, where it is used to enhance the strength, hardness, and other properties of steel and other metal alloys. The ferro-alloy may also be further processed or combined with other materials to create specialized products for various end-use applications, such as 720221 Ferro-silicon and 720229 Ferro-chromium.

Revisions to 720230

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 720230. The most recent 1 version of this code (720230) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 720230 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720230'>720230: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720211'>720211: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720219'>720219: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720221'>720221: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720229'>720229: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720241'>720241: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720249'>720249: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720250'>720250: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720260'>720260: Ferro-alloys; ferro-nickel</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720270'>720270: Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720280'>720280: Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720291'>720291: Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720292'>720292: Ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720293'>720293: Ferro-alloys; ferro-niobium</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720299'>720299: Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202</a>"]

    

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