Raw Italian Pumice Irregular Pieces from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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