Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon

HS v2022 Code: 720211

About ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon

HS code 720211 covers ferro-manganese, a crucial ferro-alloy used in the production of steel. Ferro-manganese is an essential ingredient in the steel-making process, as it enhances the strength, hardness, and wear resistance of the final product. This industry plays a vital role in the global steel supply chain, supporting a wide range of industries, from construction and automotive to machinery and infrastructure development.

Production process

Ferro-manganese is primarily produced through the smelting of manganese ore and carbon-rich materials, such as coke or coal, in a blast furnace or electric arc furnace. The high-temperature process reduces the manganese ore, separating the metal from impurities and creating the desired ferro-manganese alloy. The molten ferro-manganese is then cast into ingots or other forms for further processing or direct use in steel production.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the ferro-manganese industry include manganese ore, carbon-rich materials (coke or coal), and energy sources (electricity or natural gas) to power the smelting process. Specialized equipment, such as blast furnaces or electric arc furnaces, is also a critical input for the production of this ferro-alloy.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 720211 is ferro-manganese, which is then consumed by the steel industry under codes such as 720210 Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight not more than 1% of carbon and 720219 Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, other. Ferro-manganese is an essential ingredient in the production of various steel products, contributing to their strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance.

Revisions to 720211

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 720211. The most recent 1 version of this code (720211) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 720211.

Family tree for ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720211'>720211: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720219'>720219: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720221'>720221: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720229'>720229: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720230'>720230: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720241'>720241: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720249'>720249: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720250'>720250: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720260'>720260: Ferro-alloys; ferro-nickel</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720270'>720270: Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720280'>720280: Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720291'>720291: Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720292'>720292: Ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720293'>720293: Ferro-alloys; ferro-niobium</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720299'>720299: Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202</a>"]

    

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