2602.00.00.40 - Containing less than 47 percent by weight of manganese

This HTS classification covers manganese ores and concentrates that contain less than 47 percent by weight of manganese. This specifically includes ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates where the manganese content, calculated on a dry weight basis, is 20 percent or more, but falls below the 47 percent threshold. These materials are typically extracted from mining operations and undergo initial processing to concentrate the valuable manganese minerals.

The key distinguishing factor for this category, when compared to its sibling, HTS 2602.00.00.60, is the precise manganese content. While both are classified under manganese ores and concentrates, this specific code applies to those with a manganese content *less than* 47 percent by weight. The sibling category, conversely, applies to ores and concentrates with a manganese content of *47 percent or more* by weight. This quantitative difference in manganese concentration is the primary determinant for proper classification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Classification decisions at this level rely solely on the accurate determination of the manganese content by weight, ensuring that the material meets the defined percentage thresholds to be accurately categorized within the broader scope of manganese ores and concentrates.