HTS 2511.10.50.00 · Chapter 25
Other
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 2511.10.50.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- $1.25/t
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- $3.94/t
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 25
- Salt; sulphur; earths …
According to the U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition, PlainTariff indexes 13,855 Column 1 general-rate tariff lines across 96 chapters as of August 2026. See our methodology for how rates are parsed and when the USITC vintage updates.
The verdict
HTS 2511.10.50.00 carries a general (MFN) duty rate of $1.25/t.
- $1.25/t
- General (MFN) rate
- Ch 25
- Salt; sulphur; earths …
About HTS 2511.10.50.00
HTS code 2511.10.50.00 classifies imports of: Other. This line sits within Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Section V (Mineral Products), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: t. Chapter 25 covers a broad category with many neighboring tariff lines, so double-check the classification against the closest matches before filing.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 2511.10.50.00 is $1.25/t, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of $3.94/t applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 2511.10.50.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | $1.25/t | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | $3.94/t | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- t
- Section
- V: Mineral Products
- Classification
- Tariff Line
Related Items in Chapter 25
Showing 10 of 78 tariff lines in HTS Chapter 25.
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
Unroasted iron pyrites
Sulfur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulfur, precipitated sulfur and colloidal sulfur
Crystalline flake (not including flake dust)
Other
Other
Sand containing by weight 95 percent or more of silica and not more than 0.6 percent of oxide of iron
Other
Other
Quartz
Next steps
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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