Salt and sodium chloride from India
India exported $388 million of salt and sodium chloride (HS 2501.00) in FY2025-26, down 13% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $388MDown 13.5% on last year
- HS code
- 2501.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2501.00.00.00 | Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of salt and sodium chloride
India's exports to all countries under HS 2501.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2501.00 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on salt and sodium chloride from India?
10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for salt and sodium chloride?
2501.00, under heading 2501. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export salt and sodium chloride?
Yes. India exported $388 million under HS 2501.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.