Low-carbon ferromanganese from India
India exported $284 million of low-carbon ferromanganese (HS 7202.19) in FY2025-26, up 20% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 1.4% to 2.3% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 26.4% to 27.3% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 1.4%China 26.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $284MUp 19.7% on last year
- HS code
- 7202.19Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202.19.10.00 | Other: Containing by weight not more than 1 percent of carbon | 2.3% | 2.3% | 27.3% |
| 7202.19.50.00 | Other: Containing by weight more than 1 percent but not more than 2 percent of carbon | 1.4% | 1.4% | 26.4% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of low-carbon ferromanganese
India's exports to all countries under HS 7202.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7202.19 is 2.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on low-carbon ferromanganese from India?
1.4% to 2.3% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7202.19, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 26.4% to 27.3%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for low-carbon ferromanganese?
7202.19, under heading 7202 (Ferroalloys). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export low-carbon ferromanganese?
Yes. India exported $284 million under HS 7202.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.