Almandine Garnet Sandblasting Media from China
Washed and sized almandine garnet sand from Indian river deposits, optimized for paint removal in surface prep. Classed in HTS 2513.20.9000 as natural garnet abrasive, distinguished by angularity and silica-free nature.
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
• Certify low free silica (<1%) content to meet safety regs and support natural abrasive status
• Specify mesh size (e.g
• 16/30) in entry docs; coarser grades still under this natural heading