Bulk Lump Sulfur from Mines from Japan

Irregular lumps of native sulfur mined from surface outcrops, typically 99% pure with rock inclusions. Classified in HTS 2503.00.00.90 as other crude sulfur not meeting sublimed or precipitated definitions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit mine assay reports showing natural impurities to confirm crude status

Use bulk shipping manifests; repackaged retail sulfur risks chemical preparation codes

Monitor for moisture content that could lead to misclassification as agglomerated