Sea Water for Aquarium Use
Natural sea water collected and packaged for marine aquariums, containing dissolved sodium chloride. This falls under the 'other' tariff item as sea water is explicitly included in the heading, and it is not table salt made by admixture.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sea water is mixed with other ingredients and contains 90% or more pure sodium chloride
This alternative applies if the product is made by admixture with other substances.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sea water is not treated with additives beyond filtration
• Declare the product as sea water under tariff item 2501.00.90
• Provide documentation of the collection and filtration process to CBSA to show it is natural sea water
Related Products under Tariff item 2501.00.90
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Denatured Industrial Salt
Pure sodium chloride intentionally denatured with additives to prevent food use, for industrial processes. This falls under the 'other' tariff item as denatured salt is explicitly included in the heading, and it is not table salt made by admixture.
Food Grade Vacuum Pan Salt
Fine pure sodium chloride produced by vacuum pan evaporation for food processing. This product is pure sodium chloride without added ingredients, falling under the 'other' tariff item as it is not table salt made by admixture.
Gourmet Sea Salt Flakes
Hand-harvested evaporated sea water formed into delicate flakes with minimal processing and anti-caking agents. This is pure sodium chloride from sea water, falling under the 'other' tariff item as it is not table salt made by admixture.
Himalayan Pink Rock Salt
Natural sodium chloride crystals mined from ancient deposits with trace pink minerals for culinary use. This is pure sodium chloride with natural color variation, falling under the 'other' tariff item as it is not table salt made by admixture.
Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Chloride
Ultra-pure sodium chloride meeting USP standards for injection solutions and medical applications. This is pure sodium chloride before pharmaceutical formulation, falling under the 'other' tariff item as it is not table salt made by admixture.