HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2513.20 – Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated
HS code 2513.20 is the 6-digit subheading for emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated. It is used for emery grains, natural corundum powder, garnet blasting media, garnet abrasive sand and heat-treated emery.
What HS 2513.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Emery grains
- Natural corundum powder
- Garnet blasting media
- Garnet abrasive sand
- Heat-treated emery
- Natural abrasive grit
- Corundum lumps
- Examples
- GMA Garnet
- Barton International (garnet abrasives)
- Imerys (industrial minerals)
- Saint-Gobain Abrasives (uses natural abrasives)
Codes often confused with 2513.20
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 281810 (artificial corundum) or other synthetic abrasives, and from other natural minerals not primarily used for their abrasive properties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 251320, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 251320 in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $88M 33% of world exports
- 2 China $44M 17% of world exports
- 3 India $39M 14% of world exports
World total: $268M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $42M 16% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $35M 13% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$26M 9.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $262M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2513.20
Brazil does not split HS 2513.20: its NCM code is 2513.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 25.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2513.20
What is HS code 251320?
HS code 251320 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 251320?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 251320 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($88M, 33% of world exports), China ($44M) and India ($39M). World exports came to about $268M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 251320?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 251320 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($42M, 16% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($35M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $26M). World imports came to about $262M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 251320?
In Brazil, HS code 251320 is NCM 2513.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.