Fine Pumice Flour for Paint Extender
Ultrafine pumice flour used as inert extender pigment in paints and coatings. HTS 2513.10.0080 includes this 'other' pumice as natural abrasive material. Provides matting effect and abrasion resistance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If kaolin or other clays
Clay-based paint extenders fall under heading 2507 kaolin and clays.
If titanium oxide pigment coated
Pumice coated for pigment use becomes Chapter 28 inorganic colored oxides.
If inorganic paint coloring matter
Processed into finished paint pigments shifts to Chapter 32 pigments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Hegman gauge particle size analysis for paint industry specifications
• Ensure oil absorption values meet coating formulator requirements
• Distinguish from calcined clay extenders in heading 2507
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