Crude Natural Quartz Pebbles from Japan
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.
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
• 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