Sodium Permanganate Crystals from Germany
Pure sodium permanganate (NaMnO4) in crystalline form, a strong oxidizing agent used in chemical synthesis and water purification. Classified under HTS 2841.69.0010 as a permanganate salt of sodium, fitting the definition of salts of peroxometallic acids in Chapter 28.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria under Chapter 28 notes, avoiding reclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and proper UN packaging labels for Hazard Class 5.1 oxidizer to comply with DOT regulations
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient documentation on oxidizing properties, which can lead to holds at customs