Volcanic Sulfur Crystals
Bright yellow crystalline sulfur formed around volcanic fumaroles, hand-collected with minimal processing. The crystals are in a crude natural state, not sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal, and are not subjected to any prohibited processing, so they are classifiable under 2503.00.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crystals are of gem quality and suitable for cutting.
Precious or semi-precious stones are excluded from Chapter 25 under Note 2(g).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the crystals are not artificially grown or processed
• Provide CBSA with collection details and a purity certificate, and be aware that hand-collected sulfur may have higher impurity levels
Related Products under Tariff item 2503.00.00
Bolivian Huari Huari Sulfur
High-purity native sulfur from the Huari Huari mine in Bolivia, hand-collected from high-altitude lagoons. The sulfur is in a crude state with minimal processing, and it is not sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal, so it is classifiable under 2503.00.00.
Bulk Crushed Sulfur Rock
Bulk crushed sulfur rock, mined and crushed from native sulfur deposits, used directly in sulfuric acid production. The crushing process is a permitted mechanical treatment under Chapter 25 Note 1, and the product is not sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal sulfur, so it falls under tariff item 2503.00.00.
Crude Natural Sulfur Ore
Crude natural sulfur ore extracted from volcanic or underground deposits, containing impurities like soil and moisture. It is in a crude state with no processing beyond washing or mechanical separation, consistent with Chapter 25 Note 1, and is not an excluded form, so it is classifiable under 2503.00.00.
Frasch Process Crude Sulfur
Yellowish sulfur blocks mined via the Frasch hot-water process from underground domes, unrefined with minor impurities. The product is crude sulfur, not sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal, and the mining process is a physical extraction, so it falls under 2503.00.00.
Frasch Process Sulfur
Molten sulfur extracted via the Frasch process and solidified into blocks, a natural mining method. The product is crude sulfur, not subjected to sublimation, precipitation, or colloidal processing, and the solidification is not a prohibited process, so it is covered by 2503.00.00.
Native Crude Sulfur Ore
Raw sulfur extracted directly from volcanic deposits or caprock formations, containing impurities like soil and rock. The ore is in a crude state with no processing beyond extraction, and it is not an excluded form, so it is classifiable under 2503.00.00.