Pietraforte Sandstone Slabs
Pietraforte sandstone slabs are roughly sawn for historic building restoration, preserving their crude state. They are cut into rectangular shapes but not subjected to any further processing, aligning with the scope of heading 25.16. The product is a type of sandstone, which is explicitly included in the tariff item description.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sandstone is broken or crushed into smaller pieces for aggregate use.
Heading 25.17 takes precedence for broken or crushed stone.
If the slabs are further worked, such as polished or flamed, for restoration projects.
Further processing moves the product to Chapter 68.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sandstone slabs are not treated with any chemical substances that change their structure, as this would exclude them from Chapter 25
• Provide CBSA with evidence of the quarry origin and the sawing process to confirm the product is merely cut
• If the slabs are intended for roofing or facing, verify they do not fall under the exclusions in Chapter 25
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