Himalayan Pink Rock Salt
Natural sodium chloride crystals mined from ancient deposits, containing trace minerals that give it a pink color, used for culinary purposes. The product is pure sodium chloride with natural impurities, falling under tariff item 2501.00.10 as table salt if it contains 90% or more sodium chloride.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the trace minerals lower the sodium chloride content below 90%
The 'other' item covers salt products that do not meet the 90% purity threshold for table salt.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the trace minerals do not reduce the sodium chloride content below 90%
• Ensure the product is not processed beyond washing, crushing, or grinding
• Provide a certificate of analysis to support classification under tariff item 2501.00.10
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Gourmet Sea Salt Flakes
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Iodized Table Salt
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