2505.90.00.00
Other
Classification path
- Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored, other than metalbearing sands of chapter 26
- Other
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- Free
- Unit of quantity
- t
Related lines in heading 2505
About heading 2505
Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored, other than metalbearing sands of chapter 26
Heading 2505 covers natural sands of all kinds, including colored sands, except metalbearing sands of chapter 26. It separates silica and quartz sands from other natural sands. Silica and quartz sands get a further split based on silica content and iron oxide content.
Full guide to heading 2505Products in this heading
- Silica sand for glassmaking
- Quartz sand
- Foundry molding sand
- Water filtration sand
- Colored decorative sand
- Play sand
- Masonry sand
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for silica sand?
Silica sand that contains by weight 95% or more of silica and not more than 0.6% of oxide of iron is 2505.10.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other silica and quartz sands are 2505.10.50.00, also with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on natural sand?
All declarable lines in heading 2505 have a general (MFN) rate of Free, including 2505.90.00.00 for other natural sands. The lines 2505.10.10.00, 2505.10.50.00, and 2505.90.00.00 are Free.
How do I classify colored decorative sand?
Colored natural sand remains in heading 2505. If it is silica or quartz sand meeting the 95% silica and 0.6% iron oxide limits, classify it in 2505.10.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free; otherwise use 2505.10.50.00 or 2505.90.00.00, both Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.