U.S. imports of manganites, manganates & permanganates, nesoi (HS 284169) totaled $314K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSodium permanganate (2841690010) and other manganites, manganates, and permanganates not elsewhere specified (2841690090) occupy this residual heading, covering oxidizing manganese salts beyond potassium permanganate. Sodium permanganate is gaining traction in water treatment as a liquid alternative to solid potassium permanganate, offering easier dosing in municipal systems. India and China are the top two US import suppliers, with Canada and Belgium also contributing — a mix of Asian chemical producers and European specialty chemical exporters. Importers sourcing from China should assess Section 301 tariff applicability, as these compounds may fall within affected chemical categories.
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Sodium permanganate is typically supplied as a liquid solution, making it easier to handle and dose in water treatment applications compared to solid potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate has its own dedicated heading (284161), while sodium permanganate falls under 2841690010 within this NESOI heading.
India and China are the leading suppliers, followed by Canada and Belgium. Imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, so importers should confirm the applicable tariff treatment based on the specific product and origin.
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Monthly import values over time
Imports
$314K
from 4 countries · YTD: $1.4M
Exports
$250K
Deficit of $64K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $64K (net importer)
YTD: $1.4M imported (April 2026)
5 shipments/month
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.