Iodized Table Salt from Germany
Finely ground pure sodium chloride with added iodine and anti-caking agents for household use. Classified under HTS 2501.00.00.00 as it is table salt containing free-flowing agents. The iodine fortification does not change its primary classification as salt.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify iodine content labeling complies with FDA standards to avoid reclassification as a food additive
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity as sodium chloride over 97% to prevent duties under chemical headings
• Check for anti-caking agent declarations; excessive additives may trigger food safety inspections