7202.19 - Other:

This HTS category, 7202.19, encompasses "Other" ferromanganese not specifically classified elsewhere within the ferromanganese section. Ferromanganese is an alloy of iron and manganese, primarily used as a deoxidizer, desulfurizer, and alloying element in the production of steel and cast iron. The classification within 7202.19 hinges on the precise carbon content, distinguishing these specific alloys from their higher-carbon counterparts.

This category stands apart from its sibling, 7202.11, which exclusively covers ferromanganese containing more than 2 percent of carbon by weight. Therefore, 7202.19 applies to ferromanganese alloys with a carbon content that falls outside of this higher threshold, and crucially, also outside the specific lower thresholds detailed in its own subcategories.

To further refine classification, this category is subdivided based on specific carbon content ranges. Subcategory 7202.19.10.00 applies to ferromanganese containing not more than 1 percent of carbon by weight. Subcategory 7202.19.50.00 is for ferromanganese containing more than 1 percent but not more than 2 percent of carbon by weight. These detailed subdivisions allow for precise tariff application based on the metallurgical composition of the alloy.