Crude Indian Garnet Ore
Crude Indian garnet ore consists of irregular garnet-bearing rock fragments from Rajasthan, mined for abrasive applications. The ore is in a crude state, not heat-treated or processed beyond extraction, and falls under tariff item 2513.20.00 as natural garnet.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the garnet is of gem quality and intended for jewellery
Precious or semi-precious stones are excluded from Chapter 25 by Note 2(g).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the garnet ore is not heat-treated or mixed, as such processing may exclude it from Chapter 25
• Provide a certificate of origin and mineral analysis to support classification under 2513.20.00
• Check if the ore contains any precious stones, which would shift classification to Chapter 71
Related Products under Tariff item 2513.20.00
Almandine Garnet Sandblasting Media
Almandine garnet sandblasting media is washed and sized almandine garnet sand from Indian river deposits, optimized for paint removal. The garnet is a natural abrasive, and despite washing and sizing, it remains within the scope of tariff item 2513.20.00, as these processes are permitted by Chapter 25 Note 1.
Bulk Natural Tripoli Lumps
Bulk natural tripoli lumps, also known as rottenstone, are irregular pieces of siliceous sedimentary rock used for metal polishing. They are in a crude state, not subjected to processing beyond washing, crushing, or grinding, and qualify as natural abrasives under tariff item 2513.20.00.
Crude Natural Emery
Crude natural emery is raw, unprocessed emery composed primarily of corundum and magnetite, extracted directly from natural deposits. Supplied in irregular lumps without cutting, sizing, or heat treatment, it qualifies as a natural abrasive under tariff item 2513.20.00.
Irregular Natural Emery Powder Feedstock
Irregular natural emery powder feedstock consists of large crude emery pieces destined for powdering. These pieces are in a crude state, without heat treatment or mixing, and are classified as natural abrasives under tariff item 2513.20.00.
Natural Corundum Chunks
Natural corundum chunks are irregular pieces of crystalline aluminum oxide from mineral deposits, supplied crude without refinement. These chunks are used in abrasive manufacturing and fall under tariff item 2513.20.00 as natural corundum.
Natural Emery Coarse Grain
Natural emery coarse grain consists of crushed and screened grains from natural emery rock, a corundum-garnet mixture from Naxos deposits. The crushing and screening are permitted mechanical processes under Chapter 25, and the product falls under tariff item 2513.20.00.