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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2602.00 | Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores >= 20% Mn dry |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% |
| China | 0% Plus 13% VAT. |
| India (BCD) | 2.5% Plus GST 5%. |
| United States | 0% |
Numerical Example: 56,000 MT Mn 37% ore, FOB Port Elizabeth USD 4.10/dmtu, CFR Tianjin
56,000 MT Mn 37% ore, FOB Port Elizabeth USD 4.10/dmtu, CFR Tianjin. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · IMSBC Code Group A (may liquefy) - certified moisture content essential.
- · Not CBAM as of 2025 but under review for future inclusion.
- · South Africa
- · Australia
- · Gabon
- · Ghana
- · Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 2602) 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 | 2.5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 21.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 5.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 15.0% |
| Singapore | 0% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 9.0% |
| China | 0% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 13.0% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Germany | 0% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 19.0% |
| Netherlands | 0% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 21.0% |
| Vietnam | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Türkiye | 0% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Japan | 0% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| South Korea | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Brazil | 0% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 32.0% |
| Indonesia | 0% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 13.5% |
| Mexico | 0% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 16.9% |
| Egypt | 0% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 14.0% |
| Nigeria | 0% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 9.1% |
| South Africa | 0% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 16.5% |
| Australia | 0% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.