Himalayan Pink Rock Salt from Japan
Natural sodium chloride crystals mined from ancient deposits with trace pink minerals for culinary use. Pure sodium chloride qualifies for HTS 2501.00.00.00 despite natural color variation. Marketed for health benefits from mineral content.
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
• Lab analysis confirming dominant NaCl composition prevents mineral mixture classification
• Include radiation testing certificates from Pakistan Khewra mine sources
• Retail grind size packaging requires FDA nutrition labeling