Precipitated Sulfur Powder
Fine precipitated sulfur produced via chemical precipitation, used in rubber vulcanization and skincare products. The product falls under this tariff item as precipitated sulfur, which is explicitly listed in heading 28.02, and its applications do not alter its classification.
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 sulfur is mixed with accelerators or other rubber compounding ingredients
Prepared rubber accelerators are classified in Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly label the product as precipitated sulfur to distinguish it from sublimed sulfur
• For rubber industry use, ensure the sulfur meets industry purity specifications
• Keep records of the production method to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2802.00.00
Colloidal Sulfur for Veterinary Use
A colloidal sulfur dispersion intended for veterinary applications, such as treating skin conditions in animals. It falls under this tariff item as colloidal sulfur, which is expressly included in heading 28.02, and the veterinary use does not change its classification as an elemental substance.
Colloidal Sulfur Suspension 30%
A stable aqueous suspension of colloidal sulfur particles, used primarily as an agricultural fungicide. The product is classified under this tariff item because it consists of colloidal sulfur, regardless of the dispersion medium, and the suspension does not render it particularly suitable for a specific use beyond general fungicidal applications.
Micronized Precipitated Sulfur
Ultra-fine precipitated sulfur with particle sizes below 10 microns, used in cosmetics and powder formulations. The product remains classified under this tariff item as precipitated sulfur, and the particle refinement does not alter its chemical identity as elemental sulfur.
Pharmaceutical Precipitated Sulfur NF
Pharmaceutical-grade precipitated sulfur meeting National Formulary standards, used as an active ingredient in acne treatments and ointments. It is classified under this tariff item as precipitated sulfur, a chemically defined elemental substance, and its pharmaceutical grade does not affect its classification.
Rubber Grade Sublimed Sulfur
High-purity sublimed sulfur used in tire and rubber vulcanization processes. It qualifies under this tariff item as sublimed sulfur, a chemically defined elemental form, and the high purity does not exclude it from heading 28.02.
Sublimed Sulfur Flowers
Flower-like sublimed sulfur crystals, commonly known as 'flowers of sulfur,' used in traditional medicine. These crystals qualify as sublimed sulfur under this tariff item, as they are produced by sublimation and consist of elemental sulfur.