Crushed Pumice Stone for Abrasive Cleaning from China
Crushed pumice stone is a naturally occurring volcanic rock used as an abrasive for cleaning surfaces like pots, ovens, and industrial equipment. It falls under HTS 2513.10.0080 as 'other' pumice stone that is not solely for grinding or polishing millstones, heat-treated or not. The irregular granules provide effective scrubbing without scratching.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the pumice is natural and not synthetically produced to avoid reclassification under Chapter 68 worked abrasives
• Provide geological origin certificates if heat-treated to confirm it remains classifiable as natural pumice
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no further processing like binding into wheels, which shifts to heading 6804