About HS Code 251320
This category encompasses a range of natural abrasive minerals, including emery, natural corundum, and natural garnet, which may or may not have been heat-treated. These minerals are characterized by their hardness and sharp, angular properties, making them ideal for grinding, polishing, and blasting applications. Emery, a mixture of corundum and other minerals, is used in abrasive papers and grinding wheels. Natural corundum, a crystalline form of aluminum oxide, is highly valued for its hardness. Garnet, a group of silicate minerals, is widely used as a blasting abrasive and in waterjet cutting. Importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing, metalworking, and construction industries. Exporters are nations with significant deposits of these hard minerals, such as India (garnet), Turkey (emery), and South Africa (corundum). Trade considerations include grain size, purity, hardness (Mohs scale), and shape, which dictate their effectiveness in various abrasive processes.
Products Under This Code
Emery grains, Natural corundum powder, Garnet blasting media, Garnet abrasive sand, Heat-treated emery, Natural abrasive grit, Corundum lumps
Real World Examples
GMA Garnet, Barton International (garnet abrasives), Imerys (industrial minerals), Saint-Gobain Abrasives (uses natural abrasives)
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 281810 (artificial corundum) or other synthetic abrasives, and from other natural minerals not primarily used for their abrasive properties.
Products Classified Under 2513.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
India, China, and Australia are leading exporters of garnet, while Turkey and Greece are known for emery, with global demand from manufacturing hubs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 251320?
HS code 251320 covers: Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated. This category encompasses a range of natural abrasive minerals, including emery, natural corundum, and natural garnet, which may or may not have been heat-treated. These minerals are characterized by their hardness and sharp, angular properties, making them ideal for grinding, polishing, and blasting applications. Emery, a mixture of corundum and other minerals, is used in abrasive papers and grinding wheels. Natural corundum, a crystalline form of aluminum oxide, is highly valued for its hardness. Garnet, a group of silicate minerals, is widely used as a blasting abrasive and in waterjet cutting. Importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing, metalworking, and construction industries. Exporters are nations with significant deposits of these hard minerals, such as India (garnet), Turkey (emery), and South Africa (corundum). Trade considerations include grain size, purity, hardness (Mohs scale), and shape, which dictate their effectiveness in various abrasive processes.
What products fall under HS code 251320?
Emery grains, Natural corundum powder, Garnet blasting media, Garnet abrasive sand, Heat-treated emery, Natural abrasive grit, Corundum lumps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 251320?
This code is distinct from 281810 (artificial corundum) or other synthetic abrasives, and from other natural minerals not primarily used for their abrasive properties.
How is HS code 251320 structured?
HS code 251320 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.