Pumice; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated
4 declarable lines
Heading 2513 covers natural abrasives: pumice, emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and similar natural abrasive materials, whether or not heat-treated. It splits first by material, pumice in 2513.10 and the other abrasives in 2513.20, then by condition, crude or in irregular pieces including crushed, versus other (further worked) forms. All declarable lines in the heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Crushed pumice sold in bulk for polishing or stone washing
- Pumice stone in irregular lump form for scouring or cosmetic use
- Natural emery grain in irregular pieces
- Crude natural corundum for abrasive manufacture
- Natural garnet grit in irregular pieces for blasting media
- Ground natural garnet abrasive powder for coated abrasives
- Heat-treated natural abrasive grit in irregular pieces
How to choose the right subheading
- Material: pumice goes to 2513.10, while emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives go to 2513.20.
- Condition: crude or in irregular pieces, including crushed, takes the lower subheading in each group; any further worked form takes the residual 'other' line.
- Whether the goods were heat-treated does not move them out of the heading, so classify on material and condition instead.
- Confirm the material is natural, not synthetic or artificial, because artificial abrasives fall outside chapter 25.
Often confused with
- Heading 2517Crushed stone for concrete aggregate or road ballast
Aggregate, shingle and macadam stone is classified in 2517, not as an abrasive.
- Heading 2506Natural quartz, not in sand form
Quartz and quartzite have their own heading in 2506.
- Heading 2526Talc and natural steatite powder
Talc and steatite are covered by 2526 rather than as natural abrasives.
- Heading 2818Artificial corundum, however made
Only natural corundum stays in 2513; artificial corundum is a chapter 28 product.
- Heading 6806Expanded clays and other expanded mineral abrasives
Expanded mineral materials are classified in 6806.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for pumice stone in bulk?
Crude pumice or pumice in irregular pieces, including crushed pumice, is 2513.10.00.10 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Pumice in other forms is 2513.10.00.80, also Free.
What is the duty on natural garnet?
Natural garnet that is crude or in irregular pieces is 2513.20.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Natural garnet in other forms is 2513.20.90.00, also Free.
How do I classify heat-treated natural abrasive grit?
Heat treatment does not change the heading, so classify by material and condition. Heat-treated emery or natural garnet in irregular pieces is 2513.20.10.00, general (MFN) rate Free; in other forms it is 2513.20.90.00, general (MFN) rate Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 2513
- 2513.10.00.10Crude or in irregular pieces, including crushed pumiceFree
- 2513.10.00.80Pumice stone / OtherFree
- 2513.20.10.00Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives / Crude or in irregular piecesFree
- 2513.20.90.00Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives / OtherFree