Rock Salt for Road Deicing from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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