Natural Olivine Sand Abrasive from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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