Honed Travertine Block
Honed travertine blocks, if declared as merely sawn, may qualify for tariff item 2515.12.00, but honing is a processing step beyond cutting. The blocks are calcareous building stone with an apparent specific gravity over 2.5, but the honing could lead to reclassification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the travertine is polished, honed, or otherwise worked beyond cutting
Further processing like honing moves the product to a chapter 68 heading for worked monumental stone.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be cautious: honing is a processing step beyond merely cutting, which may affect classification
• If the blocks are honed, consider whether they are still 'merely cut' under the tariff
• Provide clear documentation of the processing steps to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2515.12.00
Bianco Travertine Block
Bianco travertine blocks, merely sawn into rectangular dimensions, are a calcareous monumental or building stone with an apparent specific gravity over 2.5. They are merely cut by sawing, with no further processing, so they qualify for tariff item 2515.12.00, which covers both marble and travertine.
Botticino Marble Blocks
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Calacatta marble blocks, sawn into rectangular slabs of fixed dimensions, are a high-density calcareous stone with an apparent specific gravity of 2.5 or more. They are merely cut by sawing, with no additional processing, so they qualify for tariff item 2515.12.00.
Carrara Marble Slabs
Carrara marble slabs, roughly cut by sawing into rectangular shapes, are a calcareous building stone with an apparent specific gravity of 2.5 or more. They are merely cut, not subjected to further processing, and therefore fall under tariff item 2515.12.00 for marble or travertine.
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Classic travertine slabs, sawn directly from quarry blocks, are a calcareous building stone with an apparent specific gravity over 2.5. They are merely cut by sawing, with no further processing, and thus fall under tariff item 2515.12.00 for marble or travertine.
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Crema Marfil marble slabs, cut by circular saw into precise rectangular blocks, are a calcareous monumental stone with an apparent specific gravity exceeding 2.5. They are merely cut by sawing, with no further processing, so they qualify for tariff item 2515.12.00.