Denatured Industrial Salt from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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