Potassium Permanganate Crystals
Pure potassium permanganate (KMnO4) in crystalline form, a dark purple oxidizing agent used in water treatment and laboratory applications. Classified under HTS 2841.61.00.00 as it is specifically the potassium salt of permanganic acid, fitting the definition of permanganates in Chapter 28.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If impure or containing additives like stabilizers
Impure mixtures or preparations of potassium permanganate fall under other inorganic acid salts, not pure permanganates.
If specifically formulated as a disinfectant for retail sale
Pesticide-formulated permanganates are classified in Chapter 38 as disinfectants, based on end-use preparation.
If imported as a chemical mixture for laboratory use
Complex lab preparations or mixtures not purely chemically defined shift to 'other chemical preparations' in heading 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain proper chemical safety data sheets (SDS) and ensure labeling complies with OSHA and EPA hazardous materials regulations
• Verify purity certificates to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria under Chapter 28 notes, avoiding misclassification
Related Products under HTS 2841.61.00.00
Technical Grade Potassium Permanganate
Technical grade KMnO4 powder with minimum 99% purity, used in industrial oxidation processes and wastewater treatment. Falls under HTS 2841.61.00.00 as a chemically defined permanganate salt per Chapter 28 subheading note.
USP Grade Potassium Permanganate
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) grade KMnO4, suitable for pharmaceutical and medical applications like wound disinfection. Classified in HTS 2841.61.00.00 as the pure potassium permanganate compound.
ACS Reagent Potassium Permanganate
American Chemical Society (ACS) reagent grade KMnO4 for analytical chemistry and titrations. HTS 2841.61.00.00 applies to this chemically defined peroxometallic salt.
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.