Heat-Treated Pumice Granules for Water Filtration
Heat-treated pumice granules optimized for porosity in water filtration systems and aquariums. Classified in HTS 2513.10.0080 as 'other' pumice stone, permissible even if heat-treated per heading terms. Enhances biological filtration through natural porous structure.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formed into ceramic filter elements
Pumice processed into finished ceramic articles for technical uses moves to Chapter 69.
If imported as complete water filtering machinery parts
Assembled filtration systems containing pumice are classified by function in Chapter 84.
If unexpanded vermiculite or perlite substitute
Similar lightweight minerals for insulation or filtration fall under heading 2530.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide heat-treatment process documentation proving it remains natural pumice, not chemically altered
• Test for heavy metals common in volcanic pumice to meet filtration safety standards
• Distinguish from expanded perlite which falls under heading 2530 unexpanded minerals
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