Tumbled Pumice Pebbles for Stone Washing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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