Denatured Industrial Salt from Japan
Pure sodium chloride intentionally denatured with additives to prevent food use, for industrial processes. HTS 2501.00.00.00 explicitly includes denatured salt regardless of anti-caking agents. Denaturants ensure compliance with non-food regulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document denaturant type and concentration to prove non-food status and avoid food import inspections
• Specify end-use industries (chemical, textile) in commercial invoice for proper duty assessment
• Maintain batch purity records showing >97% NaCl content