HS Code for Sodium permanganate
Sodium permanganate is classified under HS code 2841.69. This classification falls within heading 28.41, which covers salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids. Specifically, the 2841.6x series is dedicated to manganites, manganates, and permanganates. While potassium permanganate is the most common salt in this group and has its own specific subheading (2841.61), all other permanganates, including the sodium salt (NaMnO4), are classified under the residual category 2841.69. Sodium permanganate is highly soluble in water and is frequently traded as a 40% aqueous solution. It is used in water treatment, metal surface treatment, and as an etchant in printed circuit board manufacturing. The classification is determined by the metallic cation (sodium) and the oxometallic anion (permanganate). Because it is a separate chemically defined compound, it remains in Chapter 28 regardless of its concentration in water, as per Note 1 to Chapter 28.
Products Included
- Sodium permanganate crystalline form
- Sodium permanganate aqueous solutions (e.g., 40% concentration)
- Technical grade sodium permanganate for water purification
- Sodium permanganate used in electronics manufacturing
Common Misclassification
The most frequent misclassification is HS code 2841.61, which is exclusively for potassium permanganate. Because potassium permanganate is more widely known, many importers default to this code. However, the sodium version is chemically distinct and must be in 2841.69. It is also sometimes confused with sodium manganate (Na2MnO4), though both fall under 2841.69, the chemical oxidation state differs. It should not be classified in Chapter 38 as a water treatment preparation if it is a pure chemical solution.
FAQ
What is the HS code for sodium permanganate?
The HS code for sodium permanganate is 2841.69, which is the category for "other" permanganates besides potassium permanganate.
Why is sodium permanganate not in the same code as potassium permanganate?
The Harmonized System provides a specific subheading (2841.61) for potassium permanganate due to its high trade volume and its status as a precursor chemical under international monitoring, requiring separate tracking from sodium permanganate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Sodium permanganate?
The HS code for Sodium permanganate is 284169 (Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, other than potassium permanganate).
How do I classify Sodium permanganate for customs?
Sodium permanganate 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 the HS code for Sodium permanganate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 284169 for Sodium permanganate is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.