Raw Natural Garnet Pieces from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include hardness and specific gravity test results to confirm garnet composition
• Separate shipments of crude from processed garnet to avoid commingling penalties
• Watch for heat-treatment declarations; even mild treatments may shift classification