Soapstone Rectangular Slab
> This is a natural soapstone (steatite) slab, cut into a uniform rectangular shape of 60cm x 40cm x 3cm via sawing, with natural cleavage surfaces intact. It is not crushed or powdered and is merely cut to shape. It falls under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into 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 |
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 slab is further worked, such as polished or carved.
Worked stone articles fall under Chapter 68.
If the soapstone is crushed or powdered.
Crushed or powdered soapstone is classified separately.
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
• > Verify that the slab is not processed beyond sawing; any surface treatment may change classification
• Keep the slab's natural origin documentation
• If the slab is for artistic use, ensure it is not considered a work of art under Chapter 97
Related Products under Tariff item 2526.10.00
High-Purity Talc Block
> This is a high-purity natural talc block, cut to rectangular dimensions of 30cm x 30cm x 25cm by sawing. It is in a crude, unprocessed state, not crushed or powdered, and is suitable for pharmaceutical applications. It falls under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into blocks.
Industrial Talc Block 50x30x20cm
> This is a standard industrial talc block, saw-cut to 50cm x 30cm x 20cm rectangular dimensions from natural deposits. It is in a crude state, not crushed or powdered, and is intended for industrial use. It qualifies under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into blocks.
Natural Steatite Rectangular Brick
> This is a natural steatite brick, cut by sawing into uniform rectangular dimensions of 25cm x 12cm x 6cm. It is not crushed or powdered and is suitable for high-temperature applications. It falls under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into rectangular blocks.
Rectangular Talc Block for Powder Production
> This is an industrial-grade rectangular talc block, saw-cut to 40cm x 40cm x 30cm from natural deposits, left in block form. It is not crushed or powdered and is intended for further processing into powder. It qualifies under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into blocks.
Roughly Trimmed Talc Block
> This is a large rectangular block of natural talc, roughly trimmed by sawing to approximately 50cm x 30cm x 20cm. It is in a crude state, not crushed or powdered, and is merely cut to shape. It falls under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, roughly trimmed into blocks.
Sawed Steatite Slab
> This is a rectangular slab of natural steatite (soapstone), cut by sawing to 100cm x 50cm x 5cm with rough surfaces. It is not crushed or powdered and is merely cut into slabs. It qualifies under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into slabs.