HS Code 2501
Salt and Pure Sodium Chloride
HS code 2501 covers salt (standard and denatured), pure sodium chloride, and sea water, whether or not in aqueous solution or with added anti-caking agents.
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HS Code 2501 — Salt and Pure Sodium Chloride
This code covers all forms of salt, including common table salt, industrial-grade salt, and denatured salt. It also includes pure sodium chloride and sea water used for salt extraction.
What's included
- Table salt
- Rock salt
- Sea salt
- Road salt for de-icing
- Iodised salt
What's excluded
- Salted butter → use
0405(Processed food items containing salt belong to their respective food chapters.)
Common examples
- Refined iodised table salt
- Unrefined bulk sea salt
- Sodium chloride for chemical electrolysis
- Himalayan pink rock salt
Frequently asked questions
Does adding iodine change the HS code for salt?
No, salt remains under 2501 even if iodised or treated with anti-caking agents.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Food-grade salt must meet local health and iodine standards.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Australia, India, Chile, Mexico
- Top importers: China, USA, Japan
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Key takeaway
Covers both edible and industrial salt; highly corrosive to transport equipment.
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