Red Sandstone Building Blocks
Rectangular blocks of red sandstone, cut by sawing into uniform slabs measuring approximately 2x1x0.5 feet, suitable for constructing exterior walls and facades. This product is classified under tariff item 2516.20.00 as it is merely roughly trimmed or cut by sawing into blocks or slabs of a rectangular shape, without further processing beyond what is permitted in Chapter 25.
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 sandstone is further processed beyond sawing, such as polished or honed
Other monumental or building stone, processed beyond simple cutting, falls under this heading.
If the blocks are shaped or carved for specific architectural use
Worked monumental or building stone, such as shaped or carved sandstone, is classified in Chapter 68.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blocks are only roughly trimmed or cut by sawing; any additional processing like polishing or flame-texturing may change the tariff classification
• Declare the value in Canadian dollars and keep the supplier's invoice showing the saw-cut dimensions
• Verify with a customs broker if the blocks are for construction use, as end-use may affect applicable regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2516.20.00
Beige Sandstone Garden Slabs
Beige sandstone garden slabs, sawn into rectangular blocks for garden edging and raised beds. They are merely cut by sawing, not processed further, fitting the tariff item's description of roughly trimmed stone.
Brown Sandstone Patio Blocks
Brown sandstone patio blocks, sawn into rectangular shapes for outdoor patios and pathways. They are only cut by sawing, with no further processing, making them suitable for this tariff item.
Buff Sandstone Slabs
Buff sandstone slabs, sawn to rectangular dimensions for building foundations and retaining walls. They are roughly trimmed and merely cut, not processed further, aligning with the tariff item.
Bulk Crude Sandstone Building Blocks
Bulk crude sandstone building blocks in their natural quarried state, roughly trimmed to remove major irregularities. They are not processed beyond washing, crushing, or simple cutting, aligning with the chapter's coverage of crude or minimally processed mineral products.
Crude Brown Sandstone Quarry Blocks
Crude brown sandstone quarry blocks, minimally trimmed to rectangular form for further cutting into building or monumental stone. They remain in a crude state, not subjected to processes like polishing or chemical treatment, fitting the tariff item's scope.
Crude Yellow Sandstone Monumental Blocks
Crude yellow sandstone monumental blocks, roughly trimmed for sculptors and monument makers. They are unprocessed beyond quarrying and trimming, making them eligible under this tariff item for monumental or building stone.