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HS 25.13 Heading · Mineral Products

Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated

HS heading 25.13 covers Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated. Within Chapter 25 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$35.7M
Share of Chapter 25
1.8%
Rank in its chapter
#14 of 29

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 25.13 covers Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with pumice stone, whether or not heat treated — into 2 duty lines shown below. India is a leading exporter of natural granite and sandstone blocks and slabs, sea salt and industrial minerals. India exported $35.7M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 1.8% of all Chapter 25 exports, ranking #14 of 29 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

25.13 is the four-digit HS heading for pumice stone. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many mineral products lines — check our import guides for your market.

Subheadings under HS 25.13

The Harmonised System breaks Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

Top destinations for Chapter 25 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 China $802.1M
#2 Bangladesh $147.5M
#3 USA $98.6M
#4 Saudi Arabia $81.5M
#5 United Arab Emirates $81.1M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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