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HS Code for Manganese Ore (HS 2602.00)

Manganese ore feeds SiMn and FeMn alloy production, ultimately going into every tonne of steel. Grades price off Mn content (37% - 45% typical), with Mn 44% CIF China the reference. South Africa and Australia dominate seaborne supply.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2602.00Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores >= 20% Mn dry
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
China
0%
Plus 13% VAT.
India (BCD)
2.5%
Plus GST 5%.
United States
0%

Worked landed-cost example

56,000 MT Mn 37% ore, FOB Port Elizabeth USD 4.10/dmtu, CFR Tianjin

Basis56,000 MT × 37 dmtu × USD 4.10 = USD 8,495,200
Freight (Supramax)USD 900,000
CFRUSD 9,395,200
China dutyUSD 0
VAT 13%USD 1,221,376
Landed ≈ USD 10.62m into Tianjin. Note - priced in USD per dmtu (dry metric tonne unit).
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · IMSBC Code Group A (may liquefy) - certified moisture content essential.
  • · Not CBAM as of 2025 but under review for future inclusion.
Top exporting countries
  • · South Africa
  • · Australia
  • · Gabon
  • · Ghana
  • · Brazil

Frequently asked questions

What is a dmtu?

Dry metric tonne unit = 1% Mn content in 1 dry MT of ore. Price of USD 4.10/dmtu on 44% ore means USD 180.40/dry MT. Adjust for moisture as invoiced.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Brazil →
ICMS (state) + PIS/COFINS (federal) · ICMS 17-19% (varies by state); PIS 2.1%; COFINS 9.65%
Import into South Africa →
VAT · 15%

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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