HTS heading 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included
Heading 2530 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included. 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 2530 at a glance
- 6 rated tariff lines; 5 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 2.9% to 2.9%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 5 of 6 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded, Kieserite, Epsom salts, Natural cryolite; natural chiolite, Natural micaceous iron oxides.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 2530.10: Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (1 line)
- 2530.20: Kieserite, epsom salts (natural magnesium sulfates) (2 lines)
- 2530.90: Other (3 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 2530
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2530.10.00 | Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2530.20.10 | Kieserite, epsom salts (natural magnesium sulfates): Kieserite | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2530.20.20 | Kieserite, epsom salts (natural magnesium sulfates): Epsom salts | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2530.90.10 | Natural cryolite; natural chiolite | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2530.90.20 | Natural micaceous iron oxides | 2.9% | List 3 +25% | |
| 2530.90.80 | Other: Other | Free | none |
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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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