Product classification
HS code for Emery: 2513.20
Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated.
Classification of emery under HS 2513.20
Emery is classified under HS code 2513.20, which covers natural abrasives including emery, natural corundum, and natural garnet. This classification is governed by Chapter 25 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses salt, sulfur, earths, and stone, specifically focusing on mineral products in their natural state or minimally processed. Emery is a dark granular rock used to make abrasive powder, consisting largely of corundum mixed with magnetite or hematite. To qualify for 2513.20, the material must be a natural mineral. The classification remains applicable even if the emery has been heat-treated to enhance its abrasive properties, provided it has not been bonded to a backing or shaped into a finished tool. The distinction between natural and synthetic abrasives is critical in this chapter, as synthetic versions are classified elsewhere in the nomenclature.
- Covers
- Crude natural emery stone
- Crushed or powdered natural emery
- Natural corundum in bulk form
- Natural garnet used for abrasive blasting
- Heat-treated natural abrasives in grain form
- Unworked natural abrasive minerals
- Also under 2513.20
- GMA Garnet
- Barton International (garnet abrasives)
- Imerys (industrial minerals)
- Saint-Gobain Abrasives (uses natural abrasives)
Codes often confused with 2513.20
Common mistake. Emery is often misclassified under HS code 2818.10, which is reserved for artificial corundum (aluminum oxide). While chemically similar, 2818 is for chemically manufactured products, whereas 2513 is for naturally occurring minerals. Another common error is using HS code 6805, which applies to natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain on a base of textile material, paper, or cardboard. If the emery is already glued to sandpaper, it must be classified under 6805 rather than 2513.
Top exporters and importers of HS 251320 (the code used for emery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 251320 (the code used for emery) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 251320, not only emery.
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 emery
Brazil classifies emery under NCM 2513.20.00: HS 2513.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about emery
What is the HS code for Emery?
The HS code for Emery is 251320 (Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated). The HS code for natural emery, along with natural corundum and garnet, is 2513.20.
How do I classify Emery for customs?
Emery is classified under HS code 251320 — Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is synthetic emery classified under this code?
No, synthetic or artificial abrasives like artificial corundum are classified under HS code 2818.10, as they are products of the chemical industry.
Which countries are the top exporters of emery (HS 251320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 251320 (the code used for emery) 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 emery (HS 251320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 251320 (the code used for emery) 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.
Is the HS code for Emery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251320 for Emery is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for emery in Brazil?
In Brazil, emery (HS 251320) is classified under NCM 2513.20.00.