Crude Natural Emery from China
Raw, unprocessed emery consisting primarily of corundum and magnetite, extracted directly from natural deposits. It is supplied in irregular lumps or pieces without any cutting, sizing, or heat treatment beyond what's naturally occurring. Classified under HTS 2513.20.1000 as crude natural abrasive in irregular pieces, suitable for further processing into grinding materials.
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
• Verify origin certificates to confirm natural source, as synthetic corundum falls under Chapter 28
• Ensure pieces remain crude/irregular; any sizing or shaping shifts to 2513.20.20