2503.00.00.90 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | t |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 2503.00.00.90, encompasses "Other" sulfur not specifically enumerated in other subheadings within the 2503.00.00 category. It serves as a residual classification for sulfur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulfur, precipitated sulfur, and colloidal sulfur, which are classified elsewhere under Chapter 25. This means that any sulfur products falling within the broader scope of Chapter 25 that do not fit the descriptions of crude, unrefined, sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal sulfur will be classified here.
This category distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2503.00.00.10 (Crude or unrefined sulfur), by excluding sulfur in its rawest, most naturally occurring forms. While crude or unrefined sulfur is typically obtained directly from mining or volcanic deposits with minimal processing, the "Other" classification would generally apply to sulfur that has undergone some degree of refinement or modification beyond its initial extraction, yet does not meet the criteria for the more specific forms mentioned previously.
As this is a leaf node, there are no subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the practical application of this classification hinges on a careful review of the physical and chemical characteristics of the sulfur product in question, ensuring it is not specifically covered by other more precise tariff provisions for sulfur. Examples might include certain specially processed or treated forms of sulfur not otherwise detailed.