U.S. imports of mineral substances, not elsewhere specified or included (HS 253090) totaled $6.7M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA residual catch-all for mineral substances not classified elsewhere in Chapter 25, this heading encompasses a commercially diverse set of materials including natural cryolite (2530901000), natural micaceous iron oxides (2530902000), celestite (2530908010), earth colors (2530908015), and other unspecified mineral substances across two additional lines. Correct classification here requires ruling out all more-specific headings first, making tariff classification advice from a licensed customs broker particularly valuable for novel or uncommon mineral imports. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with Japan, Thailand, and Germany also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes across the varied commodities grouped here.
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The heading covers natural cryolite, natural chiolite, natural micaceous iron oxides, celestite, earth colors, and other mineral substances not more specifically provided for elsewhere in Chapter 25. Each has its own 10-digit line, and classification here is only appropriate after confirming the material does not fit a more specific heading.
Canada and Mexico are the top two suppliers, followed by Japan, Thailand, and Germany. The diversity of commodities grouped here means supplier rankings can vary significantly depending on which specific mineral is being examined.
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Imports
$6.7M
from 32 countries ยท YTD: $26.3M
Exports
$12.5M
Surplus of $5.8M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $5.8M (net exporter)
YTD: $26.3M imported (April 2026)
627 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
SALT INCL TBL/DENTRD, PURE SODM CHLOR ETC; SEA WTR
HS 250100
PORTLAND CEMENT EXCEPT WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
HS 252329
SULFUR OF ALL KINDS, NOT SUBLIMED,PRECIP,COLLOIDAL
HS 250300
NATURAL BARIUM SULFATE (BARYTES)
HS 251110
FLUORSPAR OV 97% OF CALCIUM FLUORD BY WGHT
HS 252922
UNGRND NAT CAL PHSPH, ALUM CAL PHOS A PHOS CHALK
HS 251010
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.