HS Code 2513Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated
2 six-digit codes · Heading 13 of 29 in Chapter 25 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2513 is the tariff heading for pumice stone and a short list of natural abrasives. Use this page to pick the right six-digit code and to see which nearby headings are easy to mix up with it.
Heading 2513 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated” classify either at 251310 or at 251320, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 13 of 29 in Chapter 25, Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, which runs to 67 six-digit codes in all.
What products are classified under HS code 2513
Other natural abrasives of the same kind also belong here.
You may also see this heading written as HS2513 or as HSN code 2513. It is the same group of goods under each name. Customs offices around the world share the first six digits of the Harmonized System, so a six-digit code means the same thing from one country to the next.
The closing words of the heading are "whether or not heat treated". They tell you that heating a stone does not move it to a new heading. A heated stone and a raw stone are filed in the same place.
251310 vs 251320: choosing the right code
The two subheadings are split by material, not by process. Ask one simple question first: is the product pumice stone?
If the answer is no, check whether it is emery, natural corundum, natural garnet or another natural abrasive. If it is, it goes to 251320. If it is none of these, it does not belong under 2513 at all.
- Heat treatment does not decide between the two. Both descriptions allow it.
- Duty and GST rates are not shown here. Check them with the HS code classifier before you ship.
Headings often confused with 2513
Heading 2513 sits in Section V, Mineral Products, and Chapter 25 has many headings that sound alike. A few are worth a second look when you classify a stone or a powder.
Diatomite is not pumice. It is listed in heading 2512, which covers siliceous fossil meals such as kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite, along with similar siliceous earths. Slate has its own heading, 2514, for slate that is roughly trimmed or cut into blocks or slabs. Heading 2530 is the catch-all for mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.
Check the wording of those headings before you fall back on 2530. A product that is named in a more specific heading should not be placed in a general one.
Pumice stone and abrasives import and export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 25
- 2507Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined1 code
- 2508Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite…6 codes
- 2509Chalk1 code
- 2510Natural calcium phosphates; natural aluminium calcium phosphates and…2 codes
- 2511Natural barium sulphate (barytes); natural barium carbonate, (witherite)…2 codes
- 2512Siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar…1 code
- 2514Slate, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise…1 code
- 2515Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent…3 codes
- 2516Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone…4 codes
- 2517Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway…5 codes
- 2518Dolomite, whether or not calcined or sintered, including dolomite roughly…2 codes
- 2519Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned…2 codes
Who ships under 2513?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section V: Mineral Products, chapters 25–27.
HS Code 2513: common questions
What is the HS code for pumice stone?
Pumice stone is classified at 251310.
What HS code covers emery, natural corundum and natural garnet?
These goods are classified at 251320, together with other natural abrasives. Heat-treated goods are included.
Is heat-treated pumice still classified under 2513?
Yes. Heading 2513 and subheading 251310 both say "whether or not heat treated". Heating the stone does not change its code.
Is diatomite classified under 2513?
No. Diatomite is named in heading 2512, which covers siliceous fossil meals such as kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite.
What is the difference between 251310 and 251320?
The difference is the material. 251310 is for pumice stone.
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