HS 250100

Salt, Pure Sodium Chloride & Sea Water

U.S. imports of salt, pure sodium chloride & sea water (HS 250100) totaled $41.9M in April 2026, traded with 50 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Evaporated, rock, and solar salt — whether table-grade, denatured, or in aqueous solution — along with pure sodium chloride and sea water, are all consolidated under a single US tariff line (2501000000), making origin and end-use documentation the primary classification variables. Canada leads US import supply by a wide margin given geographic proximity and large evaporated salt operations, with Chile and Mexico also among the top sources. Industrial-grade salt is a high-volume input for chemical manufacturing (chlor-alkali), water treatment, and road de-icing, while food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade sodium chloride serve distinct quality specifications that affect admissibility review.

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Imports

$41.9M

from 50 countries · YTD: $260.9M

Exports

$17.4M

Deficit of $24.5M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $24.5M (net importer)

YTD: $260.9M imported (April 2026)

1.9K shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1MEXICO

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

PORTLAND CEMENT EXCEPT WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT

HS 252329

$64.5M

SULFUR OF ALL KINDS, NOT SUBLIMED,PRECIP,COLLOIDAL

HS 250300

$35.6M

NATURAL BARIUM SULFATE (BARYTES)

HS 251110

$26.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the US tariff schedule distinguish between food-grade salt and industrial salt under heading 250100?

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.

Which countries supply the most salt to the United States?

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.