HS Code for Barium manganate

Barium manganate is classified under HS code 2841.69. This classification is governed by the principles of Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals and precious metal compounds. Specifically, heading 2841 is designated for salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids. Barium manganate (BaMnO4) is a salt derived from manganic acid, placing it within the group for manganites, manganates, and permanganates. While potassium permanganate is granted its own specific subheading (2841.61) due to its high volume of international trade and specific regulatory interest, other compounds in this chemical family, such as barium manganate, fall into the residual 'other' category of 2841.69. To be classified here, the product must be a separate chemically defined compound, typically produced through the reaction of barium chloride with potassium manganate or similar chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized as an oxidizing agent in laboratory settings and as a specialized pigment in industrial applications.

Products Included

• Barium manganate (BaMnO4)
• Barium permanganate
• Barium manganite
• Synthetic barium-based oxometallic salts
• Technical grade barium manganate powder

Common Misclassification

Barium manganate is frequently confused with manganese oxides classified under heading 2820, particularly manganese dioxide (2820.10). The distinction lies in the chemical structure: 2820 covers binary oxides, whereas 2841 covers salts where manganese is part of an oxometallic anion. It may also be misclassified under 2816.40 (Barium oxides/hydroxides) or 2841.61 if the user assumes all permanganates share the same code regardless of the metal base.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Barium manganate?

The HS code for Barium manganate is 2841.69, which covers other manganites, manganates, and permanganates.

Is barium manganate considered a hazardous material for shipping?

Yes, as an oxidizing agent and a barium compound, it is generally regulated as a hazardous material (Class 5.1 or Class 6.1), though this is separate from its HS classification.