HTS 2519 · Chapter 25
Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; other magnesium oxide, whether or not pure:
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 2519 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- Free
- General (MFN) rate
- None
- Special / FTA rate
- None
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 25
- Salt; sulphur; earths …
The verdict
HTS 2519 enters the US duty-free under the general (MFN) rate, no tariff applies to most imports of this classification.
- Free
- General (MFN) rate
- Ch 25
- Salt; sulphur; earths …
About HTS 2519
HTS code 2519 classifies imports of: Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; other magnesium oxide, whether or not pure:. 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 heading in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. The schedule specifies ad valorem (percentage-of-value) duty for this line. 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 2519 is Free, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. No special preferential rate is listed for this line, so FTA origin alone will not reduce the general duty. Because the general rate is Free, most imports under this code enter the US without duty, though anti-dumping, countervailing, or Section 301 tariffs can still apply depending on country of origin.
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 2519
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | Free | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Not listed | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | Not listed | 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
- Section
- V: Mineral Products
- Classification
- Heading
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 2519 classifies under Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Section V (Mineral Products). This item enters the US duty-free under the general (MFN) rate, meaning no tariff is assessed for imports from most trading partners.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
Related
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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