HS Code 2841
Oxometallic and Peroxometallic Salts
HS code 2841 covers salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, such as chromates and dichromates, used as pigments and powerful industrial oxidising agents.
HS Code 2841 — Oxometallic and Peroxometallic Salts
This code covers salts derived from metal-based acids, including aluminates, chromates, and permanganates. These chemicals are typically used as intense pigments, oxidizing agents in labs, or in metal surface treatments.
What's included
- Aluminates
- Chromates
- Dichromates
- Permanganates
- Molybdates
- Tungstates (wolframates)
What's excluded
- Precious metal compounds → use
2843(Precious metal chemistry is prioritized in 2843.)
Common examples
- Potassium permanganate crystals
- Sodium dichromate for leather tanning
- Ammonium molybdate for fertilizers
Frequently asked questions
Are dichromates regulated?
Yes, many chromates and dichromates are strictly regulated due to their carcinogenic properties and oxidizing potential.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 2% - 5.5%
- Documentation: Potassium permanganate is a controlled precursor chemical for narcotics in many jurisdictions.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Russia, United States
- Top importers: Germany, India, Japan
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Key takeaway
Contains critical industrial salts used for everything from water treatment (permanganates) to aerospace coatings (chromates).
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