Natural Garnet Abrasive Grit from China
Coarse angular grains of natural almandine garnet mined from alluvial deposits, heat-treated for consistent hardness. Classified under HTS 2513.20.9000 as 'other natural abrasives' distinct from pumice, fitting the category for raw mineral abrasives used in surface preparation.
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
• Verify mineral composition via lab assay to confirm natural origin, excluding synthetic abrasives which fall under Chapter 68
• Include heat-treatment certification if applied, as allowed by heading, but document to prevent confusion with processed goods
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as manufactured articles (6805) if merely sized or heat-treated without bonding