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Preferential rules of origin for 2513200000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea
EU-Central America Association Agreement
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine
Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EPA CARIFORUM
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan
Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
A change from any other heading.
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Natural crystalline graphite, with enriched carbon content, purified and ground / or: Enriching of the carbon content, purifying and grinding of crude crystalline graphite
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTH; MaxNOM 70 % (EXW); or RVC 35 % (FOB).
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
Salt; sulfur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam
Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product; or manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product.
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 2513200000
2513 20 00 CN Explanatory Notes: Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives
For the purposes of this subheading, other natural abrasives include the tripoli known as ‘rotten stone’, an ash grey product used as a mild abrasive or for polishing.
Notes to chapter 25
Notes 1. Except where their context or note 4 to this chapter otherwise requires, the headings of this chapter cover only products which are in the crude state or which have been washed (even with chemical substances eliminating the impurities without changing the structure of the product), crushed, ground, powdered, levigated, sifted, screened, concentrated by flotation, magnetic separation or other mechanical or physical processes (except crystallisation), but not products which have been roasted, calcined, obtained by mixing or subjected to processing beyond that mentioned in each heading. The products of this chapter may contain an added anti-dusting agent, provided that such addition does not render the product particularly suitable for specific use rather than for general use. 2. This chapter does not cover: (a) sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur or colloidal sulphur (heading 2802); (b) earth colours containing 70 % or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3 (heading 2821); (c) medicaments or other products of Chapter 30; (d) perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations (Chapter 33); (e) dolomite ramming mix (heading 3816); (f) setts, curbstones or flagstones (heading 6801); mosaic cubes or the like (heading 6802); roofing, facing or damp-course slates (heading 6803); (g) precious or semi-precious stones (heading 7102 or 7103); (h) cultured crystals (other than optical elements) weighing not less than 2,5 g each, of sodium chloride or of magnesium oxide, of heading 3824; optical elements of sodium chloride or of magnesium oxide (heading 9001); (ij) billiard chalks (heading 9504); or (k) writing or drawing chalks or tailors' chalks (heading 9609). 3. Any products classifiable in heading 2517 and any other heading of the chapter are to be classified in heading 2517. 4. Heading 2530 applies, inter alia, to: vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded; earth colours, whether or not calcined or mixed together; natural micaceous iron oxides; meerschaum (whether or not in polished pieces); amber; agglomerated meerschaum and agglomerated amber, in plates, rods, sticks or similar forms, not worked after moulding; jet; strontianite (whether or not calcined), other than strontium oxide; broken pieces of pottery, brick or concrete.
Notes to section V
MINERAL PRODUCTS
Other explanatory notes for the chapter
Note 1 Flotation is intended to separate the rich element of a mineral substance from the gangue by enabling it to collect at the surface of the water in which it has been immersed, while the gangue deposits at the bottom.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
EU trade in 2025 for 251320
- Extra-EU imports
- €38M
- 127,139 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €4.8M
Top origin countries by import value
China €22M
Australia €5.3M
India €4.5M
Türkiye €2.8M
United States €1M
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 251320
- 0%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 %
- Belgium 21 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 %
- Greece 24 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 %
- Poland 23 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 %
- Spain 21 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 251320 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 2513200000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives" is 2513200000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 25 was selected for salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 13 refers to Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 20 refers to Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives.
HS Code tree structure
2500000000 80
Chapter SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT
2513000000 80
Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated
2513100000 80
- Pumice stone
2513200000 80
- Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives