Natural Epsom Salt Crystals from China
Naturally occurring epsom salts (magnesium sulfate heptahydrate) mined from mineral deposits, appearing as transparent to white crystals. Classified under HTS 2530.20.2000 as natural epsom salts, distinct from synthetic or precipitated magnesium sulfate in heading 2833. Used primarily in agriculture as a magnesium fertilizer source.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify natural origin with geological source certificates to distinguish from synthetic magnesium sulfate under 2833
• Ensure product is unprocessed crystals, not dissolved/reconstituted, as processing may shift to chemical headings