HS 253090

Mineral Substances, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included

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 data

A 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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Imports

$6.7M

from 32 countries · 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

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1MEXICO

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

SALT INCL TBL/DENTRD, PURE SODM CHLOR ETC; SEA WTR

HS 250100

$73.0M

PORTLAND CEMENT EXCEPT WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT

HS 252329

$64.5M

SULFUR OF ALL KINDS, NOT SUBLIMED,PRECIP,COLLOIDAL

HS 250300

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of minerals are actually classified under HTS 253090?

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.

Which countries lead US imports of miscellaneous mineral substances under this 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.