HTS US: 2501.00.00.00
Description
This heading encompasses various forms of salt and pure sodium chloride, which may be presented in different physical states and with or without additives. Specifically, it includes:
- Salt: This includes table salt commonly used for cooking and seasoning, as well as denatured salt which is unsuitable for human consumption due to added substances.
- Pure Sodium Chloride: Sodium chloride that is chemically pure, regardless of whether it is in solid form or dissolved in aqueous solutions.
- Sea Water: Natural sea water containing dissolved salts, included under this heading as a source of sodium chloride.
The products may contain added anti-caking agents or free-flowing agents that facilitate handling and prevent clumping.
Code Hierarchy
- Section IV: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 25: Salt; Sulfur; Earths and Stone; Plastering Materials, Lime and Cement
- Heading 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2501.00.00.00– The full code specifying this exact commodity.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 6-digit and 10-digit subheadings under heading 2501 are generally consolidated under the single code 2501.00.00.00 in the US HTS, covering all types of salt and pure sodium chloride as defined.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2501.00 | Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride | Includes all salt varieties whether or not in aqueous solution or containing additives. |
2501.00.00.00 |
Salt and pure sodium chloride, including sea water | Table salt, denatured salt, sodium chloride in solution, sea water. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Other Salts and Chemicals: Compounds other than sodium chloride, such as potassium or magnesium salts, are classified in other headings.
- Processed Salt Products: Salt preparations with additives for specific industrial uses may be classified elsewhere.
- Salt in Food Preparations: Salt contained within processed food products is classified under the respective food chapters.
Notes
- Purity and Additives: The heading covers both pure sodium chloride and salt with anti-caking or free-flowing agents, important for industrial and commercial applications.
- Sea Water Inclusion: Sea water containing dissolved salt is included, which is relevant for certain industrial import/export scenarios.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates on salt and sodium chloride products vary and may be subject to quotas or trade agreements. Always consult the latest USHTS for current rates.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of table salt with added anti-caking agents.US HTS Code:
2501.00.00.00(Salt including table salt and pure sodium chloride)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS; typically low duty but confirm per shipment.
Additional Requirements: May require certification for food-grade salt; comply with FDA regulations if intended for human consumption.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2503: Sulfur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulfur, precipitated sulfur and colloidal sulfur.
- HTS 2510: Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminum calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk.
- HTS 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries.
