HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2841.61 – Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate
HS code 2841.61 is the 6-digit subheading for salts, of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate. It is used for potassium permanganate crystals, potassium permanganate powder, water treatment chemicals, disinfectants and oxidizing agents.
What HS 2841.61 covers
Potassium permanganate is a powerful oxidizing agent and a widely traded inorganic chemical, essential across numerous industries. Its primary uses include water treatment (for disinfection and odor control), chemical synthesis (as an oxidant), and in various medical and industrial applications. Countries with significant water infrastructure projects and chemical manufacturing capabilities are major importers, including the United States, China, and India, where it's crucial for purifying drinking water and wastewater. Exporters are typically large-scale chemical producers, often concentrated in regions with access to manganese ore or advanced chemical processing facilities. Key aspects of its trade involve ensuring high purity levels, safe handling due to its corrosive and oxidizing nature, and compliance with environmental regulations, especially concerning its use in water purification and industrial waste treatment. The global demand is stable, driven by public health and industrial needs.
- Covers
- Potassium permanganate crystals
- Potassium permanganate powder
- Water treatment chemicals
- Disinfectants
- Oxidizing agents
- Chemical synthesis reagents
- Examples
- Carus Chemical Potassium Permanganate
- Chongqing Changyuan Chemical
- Universal Chemical Industries
Codes often confused with 2841.61
Common mistake. This code is very specific to potassium permanganate; confusion might arise with 284169 (Other manganites, manganates, and permanganates) if the specific salt is not potassium, or with 382499 (Other chemical products and preparations) if it's part of a mixture.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 284161, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 284161 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $25M 49% of world exports
- 2 India $13M 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $8.4M 17% of world exports
World total: $51M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$13M 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Thailand $4.6M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Spain $4.4M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2841.61
Brazil does not split HS 2841.61: its NCM code is 2841.61.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.41 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2841.61
What is HS code 284161?
HS code 284161 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate is a powerful oxidizing agent and a widely traded inorganic chemical, essential across numerous industries. Its primary uses include water treatment (for disinfection and odor control), chemical synthesis (as an oxidant), and in various medical and industrial applications. Countries with significant water infrastructure projects and chemical manufacturing capabilities are major importers, including the United States, China, and India, where it's crucial for purifying drinking water and wastewater. Exporters are typically large-scale chemical producers, often concentrated in regions with access to manganese ore or advanced chemical processing facilities. Key aspects of its trade involve ensuring high purity levels, safe handling due to its corrosive and oxidizing nature, and compliance with environmental regulations, especially concerning its use in water purification and industrial waste treatment. The global demand is stable, driven by public health and industrial needs.
What products fall under HS code 284161?
Potassium permanganate crystals, Potassium permanganate powder, Water treatment chemicals, Disinfectants, Oxidizing agents, Chemical synthesis reagents
What are common misclassifications for HS code 284161?
This code is very specific to potassium permanganate; confusion might arise with 284169 (Other manganites, manganates, and permanganates) if the specific salt is not potassium, or with 382499 (Other chemical products and preparations) if it's part of a mixture.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 284161?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 284161 in UN Comtrade data were China ($25M, 49% of world exports), India ($13M) and the United States ($8.4M). World exports came to about $51M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 284161?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 284161 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $13M, 23% of world imports), Thailand ($4.6M) and Spain ($4.4M). World imports came to about $55M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 284161 structured?
HS code 284161 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (41) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (61) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 284161?
In Brazil, HS code 284161 is NCM 2841.61.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.