Crushed Pumice Stone for Abrasive Cleaning
Crushed pumice stone is a naturally occurring volcanic rock processed by crushing and screening for use as an abrasive in cleaning applications. It is classified under tariff item 2513.10.00 as pumice stone, which includes natural abrasives whether or not heat-treated, provided no further processing beyond mechanical means has occurred.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crushed pumice is mixed with other natural stone aggregates for construction use
Chapter 25 Note 3 directs classification in heading 25.17 when products are classifiable both there and elsewhere in the chapter.
If the pumice is mounted on a backing or formed into a grinding wheel
Mounted abrasives or tools fall under Chapter 68, not crude or processed mineral products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pumice is in crude, crushed, ground, or powdered form without calcination or mixing, as per Chapter 25 Note 1
• Declare the net weight in kilograms on your customs documentation
• If the product contains an anti-dusting agent, confirm it does not make it suitable for a specific use
Related Products under Tariff item 2513.10.00
Crude Pumice Blocks
Crude pumice blocks are natural volcanic stones cut into rough blocks for carving or further abrasive processing. They retain their natural vesicular texture and are not subjected to any processing beyond cutting, aligning with the crude state requirement of Chapter 25. This tariff item covers pumice stone in its natural or minimally processed form.
Crude Pumice Stone Blocks
Crude pumice stone blocks are large, unprocessed blocks of natural pumice extracted directly from volcanic deposits, remaining in their crude form without further shaping or sizing. They are not heat-treated or subjected to any processing beyond extraction, and fall under this tariff item as crude pumice. The blocks are suitable for further abrasive processing.
Crushed Volcanic Pumice Chunks
Crushed volcanic pumice chunks are irregular pieces of pumice stone crushed during mining but not further refined, sized roughly 5-15 cm. They are ideal for tumbling into lapidary abrasives and are in a crude state, not heat-treated or screened. This tariff item covers crushed pumice stone in its natural state.
Fine Pumice Flour for Paint Extender
Fine pumice flour is ultrafine pumice stone ground to a powder, used as an inert extender pigment in paints and coatings to provide matting and abrasion resistance. It qualifies under tariff item 2513.10.00 as pumice stone, being a natural abrasive in powdered form without additional processing.
Heat-Treated Pumice Granules for Water Filtration
Heat-treated pumice granules are pumice stone subjected to thermal processing to enhance porosity for water filtration systems and aquariums. Tariff item 2513.10.00 covers pumice stone whether or not heat-treated, as explicitly stated in the heading, provided no other processing like mixing occurs.
Heat-Treated Pumice Gravel
Heat-treated pumice gravel is natural pumice stone that has been thermally processed to enhance durability for use in concrete aggregates and water filtration. While Chapter 25 generally excludes heat-treated products, the heading for pumice stone specifically allows heat treatment. This product retains its natural abrasive properties and falls under this tariff item.