7202.11.10.00 - Containing by weight more than 2 percent but not more than 4 percent of carbon

This HTS category, 7202.11.10.00, specifically classifies ferromanganese alloys that contain a precise carbon content. It is defined by having more than 2 percent but not more than 4 percent of carbon by weight. These alloys are crucial additives in the steelmaking process, primarily used to deoxidize, scavenge impurities like sulfur, and also to add manganese, which improves strength, hardness, and hardenability of steel.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 7202.11.50.00, which covers ferromanganese with a higher carbon content, specifically exceeding 4 percent by weight. The precise measurement of carbon content is the key differentiator, guiding importers and exporters to the correct tariff line based on the specific metallurgical composition of the ferromanganese being traded.

As this is a terminal node in the HTS, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Therefore, classification at this level is determined solely by the defined parameters of the ferromanganese's carbon content, within the broader context of ferroalloys and specifically ferromanganese. Accurate analysis of the material's composition is paramount for correct classification under this heading.