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Natural Sulfur Prills

Small spherical prills of native sulfur formed during natural cooling from molten extraction, minimally processed. Properly classified under 2503.00.00, distinct from artificially precipitated sulfur.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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2802.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If lab-precipitated prills

Precipitated sulfur explicitly excluded from Chapter 25.

3824Lower: 15% vs 35%

If treated with chemical additives

Chemically prepared industrial products shift to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate prill formation method in technical specs to avoid colloidal confusion

Particle size distribution tests confirm natural vs manufactured morphology

Related Products under HTS 2503.00.00

Crude Natural Sulfur Ore

Raw sulfur extracted from volcanic deposits or natural underground formations, containing impurities like soil and moisture. It falls under HTS 2503.00.00 as crude sulfur of natural origin, excluding processed forms like sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal sulfur as specified in chapter notes.

Native Lump Sulfur

Large irregular lumps of elemental sulfur mined from caprock deposits, unrefined and suitable for crushing. Classified in 2503.00.00 as natural sulfur not subjected to sublimation, precipitation, or colloidal processing.

Frasch Process Sulfur

Molten sulfur extracted via the Frasch hot-water mining method from underground deposits, solidified into blocks. It qualifies under 2503.00.00 as natural sulfur, distinct from chemically precipitated or sublimed varieties.

Recovered Sulfur from Sour Gas

Elemental sulfur recovered as a byproduct from natural gas desulfurization plants via Claus process, in flake or prill form. Falls under 2503.00.00 as it remains unprocessed natural sulfur, not sublimed or colloidal.

Volcanic Sulfur Crystals

Bright yellow crystalline sulfur formed around volcanic fumaroles, hand-collected with minimal processing. Classified in HTS 2503.00.00 as crude natural sulfur excluding the prohibited sublimed, precipitated, and colloidal forms.

Bulk Crushed Sulfur Rock

Crushed rock containing native sulfur from mining operations, used directly in sulfuric acid production. Meets 2503.00.00 criteria as unrefined sulfur not in excluded chemical forms.