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HS 25

Chapter

Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

HS Code 25 classifies "Salt, sulphur, earths, stone, plastering materials, lime and cement" under Section V (Mineral Products). This chapter-level code is used internationally for customs classification, tariff determination, and trade statistics.

Classification Details

HS Code25
DescriptionSalt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement
LevelChapter (2-digit)
SectionV — Mineral Products
Chapter25

🇺🇸 US Import Duty

Average Duty Rate0%
Duty Range0-5%
NotesSalt, sulfur, earth, stone: mostly free
Free Trade AgreementsMost FTAs: 0%

Rates are approximate and based on MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariffs. Actual rates may vary by specific product classification. Always verify with USITC for official rates.

Classification Guide

When classifying goods under HS 25, ensure the product matches the specific description. As a chapter-level code, this is a broad category. You'll need to narrow down to a 4-digit heading or 6-digit subheading for customs declaration.

Trade Context

Section V covers mineral products including fuels, ores, and salt — critical raw materials.

Regulatory Note

Energy products (crude oil, natural gas, coal) dominate global trade by value. Subject to strategic trade policies and sanctions.

🇺🇸 US Import Document Checklist

Documents required when importing products under HS 25 into the United States.

Required for All Imports

☑Commercial InvoiceCBP
Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).
☑Packing ListCBP
Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.
☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway BillCarrier
Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.
☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)CBP
The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.
☑Importer Security Filing (ISF/10+2)CBP
Must be filed at least 24 hours before ocean cargo is loaded. Required for all ocean shipments to the US.
☑Customs BondCBP
A financial guarantee ensuring payment of duties, taxes, and fees. Required for commercial shipments over $2,500.

FTA Certificate of Origin (for preferential rates)

🤝USMCA Certificate of Origin — self-certification by importer, exporter, or producer. No prescribed format.
🤝Korea-US FTA Certificate of Origin — can be issued by importer, exporter, or producer.

This checklist is for general guidance only. Actual requirements may vary based on specific product, country of origin, and current regulations. Always consult with a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency for official requirements.

Sub-Classifications

25.01Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea waterHeading25.02Iron pyrites; unroastedHeading25.03Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphurHeading25.04Graphite; naturalHeading25.05Sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26Heading25.06Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shapeHeading25.07Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcinedHeading25.08Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earthHeading25.09ChalkHeading25.10Natural calcium phosphates; natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalkHeading25.11Natural barium sulphate (barytes); natural barium carbonate, (witherite) whether or not calcined, other than barium oxide of heading no. 2816Heading25.12Siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths; whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or lessHeading25.13Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treatedHeading25.14Slate, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shapeHeading25.15Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shapeHeading25.16Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shapeHeading25.17Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, dross etc tarred granules, chippings, powder of stones of heading no. 2515 and 2516Heading25.18Dolomite, whether or not calcined or sintered, including dolomite roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shapeHeading25.19Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; magnesium oxide, pure or notHeading25.20Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retardersHeading25.21Limestone flux; limestone and other calcareous stone, of a kind used for the manufacture of lime or cementHeading25.22Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime; other than calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825Heading25.23Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkersHeading25.24AsbestosHeading25.25Mica, including splittings; mica wasteHeading25.26Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talcHeading25.28Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weightHeading25.29Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorsparHeading25.30Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or includedHeading

Related HS Codes

25.01Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium 2501.00Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium 25.02Iron pyrites; unroasted2502.00Iron pyrites; unroasted25.03Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and 2503.00Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and 25.04Graphite; natural2504.10Graphite; natural, in powder or in flakes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 25?
HS Code 25 classifies "Salt, sulphur, earths, stone, plastering materials, lime and cement" under Section V (Mineral Products). This chapter-level code is used internationally for customs classification, tariff determination, and trade statistics.
What products fall under HS 25?
HS Code 25 covers: Salt, sulphur, earths, stone, plastering materials, lime and cement. This is a broad category that includes more specific subcategories. Browse the child codes below for detailed product classifications.
How do I use HS Code 25 for customs?
When classifying goods under HS 25, ensure the product matches the specific description. As a chapter-level code, this is a broad category. You'll need to narrow down to a 4-digit heading or 6-digit subheading for customs declaration.
What are the trade regulations for Mineral Products?
Energy products (crude oil, natural gas, coal) dominate global trade by value. Subject to strategic trade policies and sanctions.
Is HS 25 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits of HS codes are standardized worldwide by the World Customs Organization (WCO). However, most countries add additional digits (8-10 total) for their national tariff schedules. Always verify the full code with your destination country's customs authority.
What is the US import duty for HS 25?
The average US import duty for products under HS 25 is approximately 0% (range: 0-5%). Most FTAs: 0% Note: actual rates depend on the specific product classification and country of origin. Verify with USITC for official rates.
Can I get a lower tariff rate under a Free Trade Agreement?
Most FTAs: 0%. The US has FTAs with 20 countries including Canada, Mexico (USMCA), South Korea (KORUS), Australia, and others. To qualify for preferential rates, goods must meet rules of origin requirements and have proper documentation (e.g., Certificate of Origin).

Data verified March 2026 · Source: UN Comtrade & USITC

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