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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2505.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If silica content dominates

Siliceous sands primarily go to 2505; olivine silicate specificity rules 2513.

2529.22.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If flux-grade for steelmaking

Industrial flux use shifts priority to 2529 chemical fluxes per chapter notes.

6808.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

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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