Yellow Sandstone Wall Blocks
Sawn yellow sandstone blocks in rectangular form, typically 16x8x4 inches, used for masonry walls and garden features. This product meets the criteria for tariff item 2516.20.00 as it is only roughly trimmed and cut by sawing into blocks or slabs of a rectangular shape, with no additional processing.
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 rather than sawn
Crushed or broken monumental stone is classified under other headings in Chapter 25.
If the blocks are artificially coloured or otherwise worked
Worked monumental stone with additional finishing is classified in Chapter 68.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blocks are not mixed with other materials or treated with sealants, as this may alter classification
• Keep records of the sawing process and dimensions for CBSA verification
• If the blocks are for garden features, check if any agricultural or landscaping regulations apply
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.