Natural Olivine Sand Abrasive
Natural olivine sand abrasive is crushed olivine (magnesium-iron silicate) from Norwegian mines, used in foundry cleaning and shipyard blasting. The crushing is a permitted mechanical process, and the product falls under tariff item 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 olivine is used for non-abrasive purposes like slag conditioning
Other mineral substances of heading 25.30 may apply if abrasive use is not primary.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the olivine is not heat-treated or mixed, as per Chapter 25 Note 1
• Provide a mineral analysis to support classification as a natural abrasive
• Ensure the product is not used as a flux or slag conditioner, which may shift 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 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.
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.