Rock Salt for Road Deicing
Coarse granular sodium chloride mined from underground deposits, used primarily for melting ice on roads. Falls under HTS 2501.00.00.00 as pure sodium chloride without prohibited additives. The coarse grain size and industrial packaging suit bulk import.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically treated with performance-enhancing agents beyond basic anti-caking
Prepared additives for deicing shift from pure salt to chemical preparations.
If pebble or granular form primarily for construction ballast rather than deicing
Chapter note prioritizes heading 2517 for pebbly/granular products over other chapter headings.
If containing radioactive isotopes for tracer applications
Radioactive salts excluded from natural salt headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include mine origin certificates to prove natural sodium chloride status and avoid synthetic chemical scrutiny
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption during ocean transport to maintain free-flowing properties
• Declare intended road use in entry docs; consumer packaging may trigger different labeling rules
Related Products under HTS 2501.00.00.00
Iodized Table Salt
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.
Sea Water for Aquarium Use
Natural sea water collected and packaged for marine aquariums, containing dissolved sodium chloride. Directly covered by HTS 2501.00.00.00 as explicitly including sea water. Sterile filtration maintains natural composition without altering tariff status.
Denatured Industrial Salt
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.
Gourmet Sea Salt Flakes
Hand-harvested evaporated sea water formed into delicate flakes with minimal processing and anti-caking agents. Remains under HTS 2501.00.00.00 as sodium chloride from sea water. Premium packaging for retail gourmet markets.
Solar Evaporated Kosher Salt
Coarse sodium chloride crystals produced by solar evaporation of sea or brine water, meeting kosher certification. HTS 2501.00.00.00 covers all pure sodium chloride production methods. Large crystal size ideal for kosher meat preparation.
Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Chloride
Ultra-pure sodium chloride meeting USP standards for injection solutions and medical applications. Still classified under HTS 2501.00.00.00 as pure sodium chloride before pharmaceutical formulation. Packed in sterile bulk containers.