HS code 2841 61 00: Potassium permanganate

HS code 2841 61 00 covers potassium permanganate in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Basic customs duty7.5%
IGST18%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)2841 61 00
DescriptionPotassium permanganate
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2841: Manganites, manganates and permanganates
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)7.5%
Basic customs duty charged7.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 27.73% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free. Export of Potassium Permanganate is free subject to No Objection Certificate from Narcotics Commissioner of India, Gwalior

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 220 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 100% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28416100, “Potassium permanganate”.
  • India exported 7,017 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 2.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28416100, “Potassium permanganate”.

Chemicals under HS code 2841 61 00

Potassium Permanganate

Questions about HS code 2841 61 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2841 61 00 in India?

About 27.73% of the import value: basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of potassium permanganate free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2841 61 00 is Free.

Can potassium permanganate be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2841 61 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2841 61 00?

Potassium Permanganate.

Other lines under heading 2841

2841 30 00: Sodium dichromate2841 50 10: Sodium chromate2841 50 90: Other chromates and dichromates; peroxochromates: 2841 69 00: Manganites, manganates and permanganates: other2841 70 10: Aluminium molybdate2841 70 20: Sodium molybdate2841 70 90: Molybdates: other2841 80 10: Sodium tungstate2841 80 20: Magnesium tungstate2841 80 90: Tungstates (wolframates): other2841 90 00: Other

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.