HS Code for Pumice

Pumice is classified under HS code 2513.10. Chapter 25 of the Harmonized System covers salt, sulfur, earths, and stone, as well as plastering materials, lime, and cement. Heading 2513 specifically includes pumice stone, emery, natural corundum, natural garnet, and other natural abrasives. The classification 2513.10 is designated for pumice stone in its natural state or minimally processed forms, such as crushed or heat-treated. According to Chapter 25 Note 1, products are generally classified here only if they are in the crude state or have been washed, crushed, ground, powdered, or screened. The inclusion of 'heat-treated' in the description for 2513.10 allows for pumice that has undergone thermal processing to remove impurities or moisture without changing its essential mineral character.

Products Included

• Crude pumice stone in irregular lumps
• Crushed pumice for industrial abrasive use
• Powdered pumice (pumicite)
• Heat-treated pumice for lightweight aggregate
• Pumice grains for horticultural use

Common Misclassification

Pumice is often misclassified under HS code 6804 if it has been shaped into bonded grinding wheels or stones. Heading 6804 covers millstones and grinding wheels of natural stone or agglomerated abrasives. Another common error occurs when pumice is packaged for retail sale as a cosmetic item (e.g., for removing calluses), which may lead to classification under 3304 (beauty or make-up preparations). However, if it is simply a shaped piece of natural pumice without added soaps or chemicals, it often remains in Chapter 68. Finally, 'pumice' made of expanded glass or slag is classified in 7016 or 2618, as it is not the natural volcanic stone required for 2513.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Pumice?

The HS code for natural pumice stone, whether or not heat-treated or crushed, is 2513.10.

Is pumice used for skincare classified here?

If the pumice is raw or merely crushed, it stays in 2513.10. If it is shaped and packaged for retail as a toilet preparation, it may be classified under 3304 or 6804 depending on the processing.