Crude Natural Quartz Pebbles
Irregular river-washed quartz pebbles selected for high silica content and hardness as tumbling abrasives. Supplied in crude bulk without crushing or grading. Classified as other natural abrasives under HTS 2513.20.1000 in irregular pieces.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered natural silica sand
Silica materials without proven abrasive end-use fall under silica headings.
If per Chapter note priority
Pebbles, gravel if applicable under 2517 take precedence per chapter rules.
If processed into grinding wheels
Incorporated into finished abrasive tools under Chapter 68.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for purity; admixtures over certain levels may reclassify as Chapter 25 pebbles
• Label as 'crude abrasives only' to prevent confusion with decorative stone
• Customs may require samples for verification of irregular shape criteria
Related Products under HTS 2513.20.10.00
Natural Corundum Chunks
Irregular pieces of natural corundum, a crystalline form of aluminum oxide found in mineral deposits like those in India or Greece. Supplied crude without refinement for use in abrasive manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2513.20.1000 as crude natural abrasives in irregular form.
Raw Natural Garnet Pieces
Crude, irregular fragments of almandine garnet mined from alluvial deposits, used primarily as waterjet cutting abrasive feedstock. Not heat-treated or sized, maintaining natural irregular shapes. HTS 2513.20.1000 covers these other natural abrasives in crude form.
Unprocessed Staurolite Sand Lumps
Crude, irregular lumps of staurolite mineral from Georgia deposits, valued for its angular hardness in paint and abrasive applications. Heat-treated versions exist but this is raw. HTS 2513.20.1000 for crude other natural abrasives.
Raw Olivine Sand Chunks
Irregular pieces of forsterite olivine from Norwegian or North Carolina mines, used as foundry abrasive and slag conditioner. Crude form without sizing. Fits HTS 2513.20.1000 as other natural abrasives.
Crude Natural Magnetite Pieces
Irregular magnetite lumps containing emery-like abrasive properties from iron ore deposits. Used in heavy media separation and abrasives. HTS 2513.20.1000 crude form.
Irregular Garnierite Chunks
Crude garnierite (nickel silicate) pieces with natural abrasive texture from laterite deposits. Used in polishing compounds. Under 2513.20.1000.