Quarried Gray Sandstone Blocks
Gray sandstone blocks extracted and roughly trimmed into rectangular form for building construction or monuments. The minimal processing—only rough trimming—qualifies under tariff item 2516.20.00 for sandstone in blocks or slabs.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blocks are crushed or broken during quarrying
Crushed stone is classified under heading 25.17.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the blocks are not sawn or further processed beyond rough trimming
• Keep invoices showing the stone's origin and processing stage for customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 2516.20.00
Beige Sandstone Garden Slabs
Beige sandstone rectangular slabs cut by sawing to 18x9x1.5 inches for garden edging and raised beds. These slabs are merely sawn into rectangular shapes, fitting tariff item 2516.20.00 for sandstone.
Brown Sandstone Patio Blocks
Brown sandstone rectangular blocks, sawn to 12x12x2 inches, for outdoor patios and pathways. The blocks are merely cut by sawing into rectangular slabs, qualifying under tariff item 2516.20.00.
Buff Sandstone Slabs
Large rectangular slabs of buff-colored sandstone, sawn to dimensions around 8x4x2 inches, intended for building foundations and retaining walls. These slabs are roughly trimmed and merely cut, fitting tariff item 2516.20.00.
Bulk Crude Sandstone Building Blocks
Bulk shipments of crude sandstone blocks, roughly trimmed from the quarry, intended for large-scale building projects such as walls and foundations. These blocks are in a crude state with minimal processing, qualifying under tariff item 2516.20.00 as monumental or building stone.
Crude Brown Sandstone Quarry Blocks
Brown sandstone quarry blocks, minimally trimmed to rectangular form, suitable for cutting into building or monumental stone. The crude, roughly trimmed state aligns with tariff item 2516.20.00 for sandstone in blocks or slabs.
Crude Yellow Sandstone Monumental Blocks
Yellow sandstone blocks in crude form, roughly trimmed for sculptors and monument makers. These blocks are unprocessed beyond rough trimming, making them classifiable under tariff item 2516.20.00 as monumental or building stone.