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April 2024, question 36
Classification · Classification: GRIs, notes and headings
What is the CLASSIFICATION of iodized sea salt used as a food seasoning?
- 2103.90.7400
- 2501.00.0000
- 2801.20.0000
- 2829.11.0000
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CBP's answer: B. B: 2501.00.0000
Heading 2501 names salt, including table salt, so iodized sea salt for seasoning goes there under GRI 1. It is not a chemical of Chapter 28 or a food preparation of 2103.
Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride 2501.00.00.00
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CBP's key cites: HTSUS 2501.00.0000
Question and key from CBP's April 2024 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).