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.

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.

2507.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If kaolin or other clays

Clay-based paint extenders fall under heading 2507 kaolin and clays.

2823.00.00.00Lower: 30.5% vs 35%

If titanium oxide pigment coated

Pumice coated for pigment use becomes Chapter 28 inorganic colored oxides.

3206.49.30.00Higher: 36.3% vs 35%

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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