Potassium Permanganate Crystals

Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a dark purple crystalline compound used as an oxidizing agent in water treatment and laboratory applications. It falls under HTS 2841.69.00 as a salt of a peroxometallic acid, specifically a permanganate of potassium, which is chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2829.90Lower: 13.7% vs 40%

If contaminated or mixed with organic stabilizers

Mixtures with organic substances may shift to other inorganic salts or mixtures not purely chemically defined.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 40%

If formulated as a pesticide or disinfectant

End-use as insecticides or disinfectants classifies under Chapter 38 for pesticidal products.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40%

If imported in retail packs as lab reagent kits

Retail preparations of chemical reagents fall under prepared chemical mixtures in heading 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificates to confirm classification as chemically defined inorganic compound under Chapter 28 Note 1

Include safety data sheets (SDS) due to strong oxidizing properties; common pitfall is improper hazmat shipping declarations

Ensure labeling meets EPA requirements if for water treatment use to avoid reclassification