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Industrial Potassium Permanganate Flakes

Flaked form of potassium permanganate for easy dissolution in large-scale water purification systems. Remains under HTS 2841.61.00.00 as the pure compound, regardless of physical form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2835.29Lower: 16.6% vs 42.5%

If vanadates or other mixed oxometal salts

Other oxometallic salts not specified as permanganates go to broader 2835 categories.

3804.00Lower: 16.2% vs 42.5%

If as organic composite solvents containing KMnO4

Residual organic solvent products with inorganic components classified in 3804.

8421.39.01Lower: 37.5% vs 42.5%

If pre-packaged in water treatment machinery cartridges

Parts of filtering equipment containing chemicals classified by apparatus in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use UN-approved fiber drums for oxidizer shipping; declare proper PG II hazard class

• For drinking water use, ensure NSF/ANSI 60 certification compliance post-import