7202.19.50.00 - Containing by weight more than 1 percent but not more than 2 percent of carbon

This HTS category, 7202.19.50.00, specifically classifies ferromanganese alloys that contain by weight more than 1 percent but not more than 2 percent of carbon. Ferromanganese is a ferroalloy produced by smelting iron ore and manganese ore together, with manganese being the dominant alloying element. These alloys are primarily used in the steelmaking industry as deoxidizers and alloying agents to improve the strength, hardness, and wear resistance of steel.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 7202.19.10.00, by its precise carbon content. While both fall under the broader "Other" ferromanganese (meaning not containing by weight more than 10 percent or more than 30 percent manganese), 7202.19.10.00 covers those with a carbon content of 1 percent or less, whereas 7202.19.50.00 is for those with a carbon content between 1.01 percent and 2.00 percent. The specific carbon percentage is a critical determinant for accurate classification within this sub-heading.

As a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under this HTS code. Classification within 7202.19.50.00 is therefore solely dependent on meeting the specified manganese content (which is implicit from its parent categories as ferromanganese) and the precise carbon content range outlined. Importers and exporters must ensure their product's chemical analysis accurately reflects this carbon threshold to ensure correct customs declaration.