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U.S. imports of manganese and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HS 811100) totaled $31.2M in July 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Manganese and Articles Thereof, Including Waste and Scrap paid $3.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $22.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Manganese and Articles Thereof, Including Waste and Scrap imports of $31.2M in July 2026 ran 117% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataElectrolytic manganese metal and high-purity unwrought forms are critical inputs for steel alloys, lithium-ion battery cathodes, and aluminum production, making this heading commercially significant across multiple heavy industries. The US schedule subdivides the heading into waste and scrap (8111003000), high-purity flake at least 99.5% Mn (8111004700), high-purity powder (8111004910), other unwrought manganese (8111004990), and wrought forms (8111006000) — purity thresholds drive classification. China dominates supply, with South Africa and Indonesia also among the leading sources; importers sourcing from China should assess Section 301 tariff exposure on applicable lines.
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86 shipments/mo
Lines 8111004700 (flake) and 8111004910 (powder) both require manganese content of at least 99.5% by weight. Material that does not meet this threshold falls into the residual unwrought line 8111004990. Importers should obtain mill certificates or assay reports confirming purity before filing entry.
Manganese metal imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific 10-digit HTS line. Importers should review the current Section 301 product lists and any applicable exclusions with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as coverage and exclusion status can change.
HSChapter 81
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 8111
Subheading 811100 · $31.2M of $31.2M
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Imports
$31.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8111004990 | Unwrought Manganese, NESOI | $26.7M | 10.63% | 75.92% | $2.8M |
| 8111004700 | Unwrought Manganese Flake at Least 99.5% by Wt Mn | $3.8M | 6.54% | 46.68% | $252K |
| 8111004910 | Unwrought Mang,Powder Cont at Least 99.5% Manganes | $484K | 7.02% | 50.14% | $34K |
| 8111006000 | Other Manganese, NESOI, Wrought | $215K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 8111003000 | Manganese Waste and Scrap | $12K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8111000000 | Manganese and Artcles Thereof, Inc Waste and Scrap | $2.7M |
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 · July 2026
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China and Indonesia together supply 94% of it.
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rate provision · imports
3.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.99%.