Tumbled Pumice Pebbles for Stone Washing from China
Smooth, tumbled pumice pebbles used in textile stone-washing processes to create distressed denim effects. Falls under HTS 2513.10.0080 as 'other' pumice stone, a natural abrasive not limited to millstones. The rounded shape prevents fabric damage while providing abrasion.
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
• Document end-use as textile processing to differentiate from decorative landscaping pumice
• Ensure tumbling doesn't constitute 'worked' status per Chapter 68 notes, maintaining natural classification
• Batch test for silica content to avoid overlap with diatomaceous earth in heading 2512