Natural Olivine Sand Abrasive
Crushed olivine (magnesium-iron silicate) from Norwegian mines, used in foundry cleaning and shipyard blasting. HTS 2513.20.9000 for this eco-friendly natural abrasive alternative to silica sand.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If silica content dominates
Siliceous sands primarily go to 2505; olivine silicate specificity rules 2513.
If flux-grade for steelmaking
Industrial flux use shifts priority to 2529 chemical fluxes per chapter notes.
If retail packaged with abrasives tools
Consumer kits become Chapter 68 finished panels/articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include olivine purity certificate (>90% forsterite/fayalite) to confirm abrasive grade
• Declare density and hardness specs matching natural mineral properties
• Prevent misclassification as 'silica sand' equivalents under 2505
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