Salt, Pure Sodium Chloride & Sea Water

No — the single US tariff line (2501000000) covers all forms of salt and pure sodium chloride regardless of grade or end use. However, food-grade salt intended for human consumption is subject to FDA oversight, and importers should ensure labeling and purity documentation meet applicable food safety standards. Industrial salt for chemical or de-icing use does not trigger the same admissibility review.

Canada is the dominant supplier, benefiting from proximity and large-scale evaporated salt production in Ontario. Chile and Mexico are also major sources, with Chilean solar salt operations and Mexican evaporated salt facilities serving US industrial and food markets. Spain and Egypt round out the top five suppliers.