HS Code for Electrolytic Manganese Metal / EMM (HS 8111.00)
Electrolytic manganese metal (99.7-99.9% Mn) is a step above ferro-manganese in purity. Used for stainless steel alloying (adjusts Mn without adding much C or Fe), aluminium alloying, and increasingly in battery cathodes (LMFP, NMC precursor). China dominates 90%+ of production.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8111.00 | Manganese and articles thereof, including waste and scrap |
| 2820.10 | Manganese dioxide |
| 2841.61 | Potassium permanganate |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% AD 21.5% on Chinese origin (Reg 2020/2081). |
| United States | 14% AD/CVD on Chinese. |
| India (BCD) | 7.5% |
Numerical Example: 500 MT EMM 99.7%, FOB Ningbo USD 2,150/MT (with EU AD applying to Chinese origin), CIF Rotterdam
500 MT EMM 99.7%, FOB Ningbo USD 2,150/MT (with EU AD applying to Chinese origin), CIF Rotterdam. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · EU AD Reg 2020/2081 renewed.
- · REACH registration.
- · EU CRM Act 2024 - manganese strategic.
- · IMDG - non-hazardous but stored dry.
- · China
- · South Africa (Manganese Metal Company)
- · Georgia (Georgian Manganese)
Frequently asked questions
LMFP (Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate) is emerging as an intermediate between LFP and NCM. Each GWh LMFP battery uses ~120 MT battery-grade Mn (99.9%+). Non-Chinese supply is scarce - Element 25 (Australia) and Euro Manganese (Czech) are the two largest planned Western EMM projects.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 8111.00) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.