HS Code 252800: Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight
What is HS Code 252800
HS Code 252800 covers Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section V — Mineral products · Chapter 25 — Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement · Heading 2528 — Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.
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What does HS Code 252800 Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight Cover?
What HS Codes for Stone, Cement and Minerals Do Not Cover
Chapter 25 covers unworked or simply prepared mineral products — salt, sulphur, earths, stone, plastering materials. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:
Sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal sulphur
heading 2802
Precious and semi-precious stones
Chapter 71
Brined or seasoned salt mixes (for food)
Chapter 21
Worked stone articles
Chapter 68
This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.
