Raw Italian Pumice Irregular Pieces

Natural pumice from Lipari Island mines, supplied in irregular hand-broken pieces averaging 10-20 cm, crude form for export to abrasive manufacturers. HTS 2513.10.00.10 covers this as unworked pumice stone, heat-treated only by natural volcanic process. Used primarily in stone washing denim and water filtration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2525.30.00.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into mica splittings or similar thin laminae

Natural mica and splittings exclude thick pumice but apply if split thinly for built-up composites per statistical note.

3824.40.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If chemically modified or prepared as filtering medium

Prepared binders for foundry molds or filters include treated pumice, shifting from natural Chapter 25 minerals.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If agglomerated into built-up sheets or plates

Agglomerated mica includes built-up pumice composites if molded, per definitions in related headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain EU origin certificates specifying 'crude pumice' to leverage trade agreements; avoids general MFN duties

Quarantine risks high for volcanic materials; fumigate if required by destination agriculture rules