Raw Natural Garnet Pieces from Japan
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 — 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
• 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