HTS heading 2505: Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored, other than metalbearing sands of chapter 26
Heading 2505 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored, other than metalbearing sands of chapter 26. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 2505 at a glance
- 3 rated tariff lines; 3 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Section 301 (products of China): 3 of 3 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Sand containing by weight 95 percent or more of silica and not more than 0.6 percent of oxide ….
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 2505.10: Silica sands and quartz sands (2 lines)
- 2505.90: Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored, other than metalbearing sand…: Other (1 line)
All tariff lines in heading 2505
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2505.10.10 | Sand containing by weight 95 percent or more of silica and not more than 0.6 percent of oxide … | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2505.10.50 | Silica sands and quartz sands: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2505.90.00 | Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored, other than metalbearing sand…: Other | Free | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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