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What Is The HS Code For Metal Flakes?

Dec 17, 2025

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Q: Energy consumption during electrolytic manganese flake production?
A: High; electrolysis is electricity-intensive, representing a major cost and environmental factor.

Q: Difference between electrolytic manganese flake and ferromanganese?
A: Electrolytic manganese flake is high‑purity manganese metal (>99.7% Mn); ferromanganese is an alloy of manganese and iron (typically 70–80% Mn), used directly in steelmaking.

Q: Electrolytic manganese flake vs manganese sulfide which is better for steel?
A: Flake is better when precise manganese control and low sulfur are needed; manganese sulfide supplies both Mn and S, used to improve machinability.

Q: Comparison of electrolytic manganese flake and ferromanganese applications?
A: Flake is used where high purity is required (e.g., stainless steel, batteries); ferromanganese is used for bulk steel deoxidation and alloying.

Q: Advantages of electrolytic manganese flake over natural manganese ore?
A: Offers much higher purity, consistent composition, and direct usability in advanced applications without additional refining.

What Is the HS Code for Metal Flakes?​

HS Code​ stands for Harmonized System Code, developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). It is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products.

Metal Flakes Classification​

"Metal flakes" is a broad term covering various metallic forms (e.g., aluminum flakes, zinc flakes, manganese flakes). The correct HS code depends on:
Base metal​ (manganese, aluminum, zinc, etc.).
Form​ (flake, powder, ingot, etc.).
Purity​ (unalloyed or alloyed).
Intended use​ (e.g., metallurgical, chemical).
For unalloyed manganese flakes​ (including electrolytic manganese metal flakes), the general HS heading is:
HS Code (2022 version)​
Description​
8111.00​
Manganese and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. This covers manganese metal in various forms, including flakes, powder, and ingots.
Within 8111.00, customs authorities may use additional digits​ (6‑10 digit national subdivisions) to specify form.
Some countries break it down, e.g.:
811100​ – Manganese, unwrought (includes flakes).
81110010​ – Electrolytic manganese metal flakes (India's 8‑digit extension).
If the flakes are an alloy (e.g., aluminum‑manganese alloy flakes), classification shifts to the respective alloy heading (e.g., 7603​ for aluminum powders/flakes).

Key Points​

Always check the national tariff schedule​ for the importing country because HS codes are extended to 8–10 digits locally.
For trade declarations, specify "unwrought manganese flakes, electrolytic process, purity ≥ 99.7 %" to avoid misclassification.

 

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