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Metals Export · HS 7202.11

Ferro Manganese HC Supplier from India

High carbon ferro manganese at 74–78% manganese and 6–8% carbon, sized 10–80mm for direct furnace charging. Priced on manganese content basis, with SGS or Bureau Veritas chemistry and screen analysis available at load port.

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Ferromanganese HC Export from India — High Carbon FeMn export from India
At a Glance
Mn 74%+
Manganese
C 6–8%
High carbon
10–80mm
Lump sizing
SGS
Inspection available

HC, MC or LC — Carbon Decides Everything

Ferro manganese is graded by carbon content, and carbon is what determines where it can be used. High carbon FeMn is the workhorse for bulk steelmaking; lower carbon grades cost more and exist for steels where carbon must be controlled tightly.

Ferro Manganese Grades
GradeCarbonManganeseTypical Use
HC FeMn6–8%74–78%Bulk carbon steel, general deoxidation
MC FeMn1–2%75–85%Where carbon pickup must be limited
LC FeMnMax 0.5–1%80–90%Low-carbon and stainless grades

For standard carbon steel production, HC FeMn is correct and cheapest. Specifying MC or LC where HC would serve adds cost with no metallurgical benefit. Conversely, using HC in a low-carbon grade forces you to remove carbon downstream, which costs more than the grade saving.

Sizing Matters More Than Buyers Expect

Lump size affects how the alloy behaves in the furnace and how much you lose as fines. Undersize generates dust and blows out of the charge; oversize dissolves slowly and skews recovery.

Standard Sizing
Size RangeApplicationNote
10–80mmStandard furnace chargingThe commercial default
10–50mmSmaller furnaces, ladle additionFaster dissolution
50–150mmLarge furnace, bulk chargingSlower, more controlled
Fines (below 10mm)Briquetting, injectionPriced lower — specify max % allowed

Always state a maximum permissible fines percentage in the contract. Fines below 10mm are a normal by-product of handling, but an uncontrolled fines fraction means you are paying lump price for material you cannot charge. Screen analysis at load port by SGS or Bureau Veritas is the usual safeguard.

Typical Specifications

HC Ferro Manganese Specification
ParameterMethodTypical Specification
Manganese (Mn)Wet chemical / XRF74–78%
Carbon (C)Combustion6.0–8.0%
Silicon (Si)Wet chemical / XRFMax 1.5%
Phosphorus (P)Wet chemicalMax 0.30%
Sulphur (S)CombustionMax 0.03%
SizeScreen analysis10–80mm (or as ordered)
Fines below 10mmScreen analysisMax % per contract
MoistureGravimetricMax 0.5%

On specifications: the figures above reflect standard industry specifications for this product. Your actual batch values are confirmed on the Mill Test Certificate or Certificate of Analysis issued against your specific lot — provided with every shipment, and with sample orders before you commit to bulk. We do not ask buyers to take a specification on trust.

Documentation — Handled End to End

Ferro alloys are bulk commodities where independent verification at load port is standard practice, not an optional extra.

Mill Test Certificate
Full chemistry, lot traceable
SGS / BV Inspection
Chemistry, sizing, weight at load port
Screen Analysis
Size distribution and fines percentage
Certificate of Origin
For preferential tariffs
Weight Certificate
Independently verified
Invoice, Packing List, BL
Full original set

HS Code 7202.11 (HC FeMn, carbon above 2%) · 7202.19 (other FeMn). Packing in 1 MT jumbo bags or bulk.

How Ordering Works

1
Send your specification
Grade, Mn target, size range, max fines, quantity.
2
Quote in 24 hours
FOB or CIF with Mn basis and sizing confirmed.
3
Inspection & certificate
Independent chemistry and screen analysis at load port.
4
Ship & documents
Originals within 24 hrs of BL date.

MOQ is discussed at order stage. Pricing normally on a manganese content basis with adjustment clauses. Payment by advance TT, LC at sight, or DP/DA case by case.

Buyer Questions

What is the difference between HC, MC and LC ferro manganese?

Carbon content. High carbon FeMn runs 6 to 8 percent carbon with 74 to 78 percent manganese and is the workhorse for bulk carbon steelmaking. Medium carbon holds 1 to 2 percent, and low carbon under 1 percent, both at higher manganese and higher price. Use HC unless your steel grade specifically requires carbon control.

Why does lump sizing matter for ferro alloys?

Size affects furnace behaviour and recovery. Undersize material generates dust and blows out of the charge; oversize dissolves slowly and skews recovery calculations. The commercial default is 10 to 80mm. Always state a maximum permissible fines percentage, since an uncontrolled fines fraction means paying lump price for material you cannot charge.

How is ferro manganese priced?

Normally on a manganese content basis with adjustment clauses, rather than a flat price per tonne. Agree both the base manganese percentage and the adjustment mechanism for material above or below it before the order is confirmed, alongside the size range and maximum fines.

Should I arrange third-party inspection?

Yes. For ferro alloys, independent inspection at load port is standard practice rather than an optional extra. SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek verify chemistry, screen analysis for size distribution and fines, and weight before the cargo sails. Given container values, the inspection cost is small relative to the exposure.

What HS code applies to ferro manganese?

High carbon ferro manganese containing more than 2 percent carbon is exported under HS Code 7202.11. Other ferro manganese, including medium and low carbon grades, falls under HS Code 7202.19. We declare the correct code based on the grade ordered.

What phosphorus and sulphur limits should I specify?

Standard HC FeMn holds phosphorus to a maximum of 0.30 percent and sulphur to 0.03 percent. Both are tramp elements that carry into your steel, and phosphorus in particular causes cold shortness. If your steel grade has tight residual limits, specify tighter maxima at enquiry stage rather than accepting the standard.

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Specifications
GradeHC FeMn High Carbon
Mn Content65% min / 70-80% typical
C Content6-8% max
Si Content1.5% max
P Content0.35% max
S Content0.05% max
Size10-100mm lumps standard
Moisture2% max
Packaging1 MT big bags / bulk vessel
MOQDiscussed at order stage
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Certifications
SGS Inspected MTC Provided ISO 9001 Foundry Radiation Certificate BV/Intertek Available FOB India
HS Code
7202.11
India Origin
Export Ready