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Pumice Lapidary Grit for Gemstone Tumbling from China

Graded pumice grit for rotary tumbling rough gemstones and cabochons. Falls under HTS 2513.10.0080 as other natural pumice abrasives. Provides pre-polish stage before finer silicon carbide.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Specify mesh sizes (60/90, 120/220) matching industry tumbling sequences

• Purity testing eliminates iron staining on light-colored stones

• Bulk packaging prevents moisture absorption affecting tumbling performance