Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate (Epsom Salt) from China

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, commonly known as Epsom salt, is a chemically defined inorganic salt of magnesium with the formula MgSO4·7H2O. It falls under HTS 2833.21.00.00 as a sulfate of magnesium, used in bath salts, gardening, and as a laxative. This crystalline compound is hydrated and meets Chapter 28 definitions for classification here.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

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 purity and hydration state via lab analysis to confirm 'chemically defined' status; provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for customs; watch for fertilizer blends that shift to Chapter 31