2602.00.00.60 - Containing 47 percent or more by weight of manganese

This HTS classification, 2602.00.00.60, specifically covers manganese ores and concentrates that contain 47 percent or more by weight of manganese. This includes ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates, provided their manganese content meets this threshold when calculated on a dry weight basis. These materials are generally extracted from mining operations and undergo initial processing to increase the concentration of manganese for subsequent industrial use.

The key differentiator for this category is its high manganese content. It is distinguished from its sibling category, 2602.00.00.40, which covers manganese ores and concentrates containing less than 47 percent by weight of manganese. Therefore, the precise determination of the manganese percentage is critical for correct classification under either of these subheadings.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. The classification is determined solely by the manganese content threshold. Examples of goods falling under this heading would include bulk shipments of high-grade manganese ore ready for smelting or the production of manganese alloys, as well as refined manganese concentrates derived from lower-grade raw materials.