Crude Natural Quartz Pebbles
Crude river-washed quartz pebbles selected for high silica content and hardness, used as tumbling abrasives. Supplied in bulk without crushing or grading, they are in a natural state and fall under 2513.20.00 as other natural abrasives.
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 quartz is imported for industrial use other than abrasives, such as glassmaking
Quartz (other than natural sands) is classified in heading 25.06 when not used as an abrasive.
If the pebbles are used for construction or road building
Pebbles and gravel for construction fall under heading 25.17, per Chapter Note 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pebbles are not heat-treated or mixed with other materials, as Chapter 25 covers only crude or minimally processed minerals
• Declare the product as natural abrasive; if graded or sized, it may still qualify, but if used for construction, consider heading 25.17
• Keep records of the source and intended use to support classification
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 Green Sandstone Blocks
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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.
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.
Crude Natural Magnetite Pieces
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