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HS code for sands, natural
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “sands, natural” points to heading 2505: natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of Chapter 26. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 2505 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 2505 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 2505 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 3.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 3.6% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Questions and answers
What is the HS code for sands, natural?
Sands, natural are classified under 2505 (Natural sands of all kinds) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.