U.S. imports of High-Carbon Ferromanganese (Over 2% Carbon) (HS 720211) totaled $21.0M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of High-Carbon Ferromanganese (Over 2% Carbon) paid $315K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.50% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. High-Carbon Ferromanganese (Over 2% Carbon) imports of $21.0M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHigh-carbon ferromanganese — the workhorse deoxidizer and manganese-addition agent for carbon and alloy steelmaking — is defined by carbon content exceeding 2% by weight, with the US schedule further splitting at the 4% carbon threshold between lines 7202110000 and 7202115000. Malaysia and India are the leading suppliers, with South Africa, Australia, and Norway also significant sources reflecting the global distribution of manganese ore reserves. Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically targeted ferromanganese from certain origins, so importers should verify current AD/CVD scope rulings before entry.
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The split at 4% carbon (lines 7202110000 vs. 7202115000) reflects differences in steelmaking application and pricing: material above 4% carbon is the standard blast-furnace grade used in bulk steel refining, while the 2–4% range represents an intermediate grade with somewhat different metallurgical properties. The distinction also aligns with international trade statistics conventions, allowing more precise monitoring of trade flows.
Importers should search the USITC and Commerce Department's AD/CVD order database by HTS code and country of origin before filing entry. Scope rulings can be narrow or broad, and the same physical product from different origins may carry very different duty exposure. A licensed customs broker or trade attorney can assist with scope analysis and, if needed, a formal scope ruling request.
Subheading 5 of 15 in heading 7202
Subheading 720211 · $21.0M of $236.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$21.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $233.1M of High-Carbon Ferromanganese (Over 2% Carbon) and exported $11.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202115000 | Ferromanganese Over 4 Percent Carbon | $21.0M | 1.50% | 100.00% | $315K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7202110000 | Ferromanganese With More Than 2 Percent Carbon | $1.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Malaysia and India together supply 100% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 1.50% of imports for consumption.