Product classification
HS code for Barium manganate: 2841.69
Salts, of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, other than potassium permanganate.
Classification of barium manganate under HS 2841.69
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.
- Covers
- Barium manganate (BaMnO4)
- Barium permanganate
- Barium manganite
- Synthetic barium-based oxometallic salts
- Technical grade barium manganate powder
- Also under 2841.69
- Sigma-Aldrich Sodium Manganate
- BASF Catalysts (containing manganese compounds)
- Umicore Battery Materials (lithium manganate)
Codes often confused with 2841.69
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 284169 (the code used for barium manganate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 284169 (the code used for barium manganate) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 55% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 284169, not only barium manganate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $33M 63% of world exports
- 2 Japan $6.6M 12% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $4.2M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $53M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $31M 55% of world imports
- 2 Japan $5.4M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 United States $4.9M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $57M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for barium manganate
Brazil splits HS 2841.69 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2841.69.10Manganites
- 2841.69.20Manganates
- 2841.69.30Permanganates other than potassium
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about barium manganate
What is the HS code for Barium manganate?
The HS code for Barium manganate is 284169 (Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, other than potassium permanganate). The HS code for Barium manganate is 2841.69, which covers other manganites, manganates, and permanganates.
How do I classify Barium manganate for customs?
Barium manganate is classified under HS code 284169 — Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, other than potassium permanganate. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of barium manganate (HS 284169)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 284169 (the code used for barium manganate) in UN Comtrade data were China ($33M, 63% of world exports), Japan ($6.6M) and South Korea ($4.2M). World exports came to about $53M, 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 barium manganate (HS 284169)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 284169 (the code used for barium manganate) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($31M, 55% of world imports), Japan ($5.4M) and the United States ($4.9M). World imports came to about $57M, 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.
Is the HS code for Barium manganate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 284169 for Barium manganate is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for barium manganate in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 284169 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for barium manganate depends on the product's details: 2841.69.10 (Manganites), 2841.69.20 (Manganates), 2841.69.30 (Permanganates other than potassium).