Pumice — HTS 2513
Pumice; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated
Chapter 25 › Heading 2513
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2513 is a broad product category for certain natural abrasive materials. It groups pumice, emery, natural corundum, natural garnet, and other natural abrasives, including materials that have been heat-treated. These goods may be imported as natural stones, grains, powders, or similar raw abrasive forms, depending on the applicable subheading.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the material and then review how it is presented and processed. The subheadings generally distinguish among named materials—such as pumice, emery, natural corundum, or natural garnet—and may further separate products by form, particle size, or other stated characteristics. The product’s commercial description, processing, and physical condition should match the wording of the selected subheading.
What to check
- Confirm the abrasive is natural and falls within heading 2513 rather than being synthetic or a manufactured abrasive article.
- Identify the exact material, such as pumice, emery, natural corundum, natural garnet, or another natural abrasive.
- Check the product’s form, including whether it is a stone, granule, powder, or other preparation, and whether it has been heat-treated.
- Compare the full product specifications with the relevant 8-digit subheading and any legal notes or statistical descriptions in the current HTSUS.
- Keep supporting records—such as composition information, technical data, supplier documentation, and laboratory results when needed—and ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if classification remains uncertain.
HTS heading 2513 summary
Pumice is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2513.20 | Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2513.10.00 👉 | Pumice stone | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2513?
Pumice; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.