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Food Grade Vacuum Pan Salt

Fine pure sodium chloride produced by vacuum pan evaporation for food processing. Exceptional uniformity qualifies under HTS 2501.00.00.00 with food contact approvals. Used in meat curing and baking applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2102.20Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If yeast nutrient grade with organic fermentation aids

Yeast preparations displace pure salt classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

GRAS affirmation letters required for food processing salt additives

Maintain temperature-controlled shipping for humidity-sensitive fine crystals

Batch certificates showing heavy metal limits per FDA food contact regs

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