Slate Mosaic Cubes
Small slate cubes with faces enclosed in a square of less than 7 cm, used for roofing and flooring mosaics. Although chapter note 2 excludes slate from heading 68.02 generally, the subheading explicitly covers mosaic cubes of slate, so these fall under tariff item 6802.10.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cubes are used as roofing granules
Roofing granules are separately classified.
If the slate is worked but not in mosaic form
Other worked slate articles fall under a different heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cubes are specifically for mosaic use, as other slate products may be excluded from this heading
• Ensure the largest face is under 7 cm to meet the subheading criteria
• Provide clear documentation that the cubes are not roofing granules, which would be classified under the sibling item
Related Products under Tariff item 6802.10.90
Granite Chippings Artificially Colored
Naturally crushed granite chippings that have been artificially dyed in vibrant colours for landscaping and decorative concrete mixes. These chippings are worked natural stone, artificially coloured, and meet the size criteria of the subheading, making them classifiable under tariff item 6802.10.90.
Limestone Mosaic Squares
Precisely cut limestone squares with the largest face measuring less than 7 cm, designed for bathroom backsplash mosaics. These are worked monumental or building stone tiles that meet the size threshold specified in the subheading, and are not slate, so they fall under tariff item 6802.10.90.
Marble Mosaic Tiles
Small square marble tiles, each with a largest face under 7 cm, used for intricate mosaic designs in flooring and wall applications. These are worked natural stone tiles meeting the size criteria of the subheading, and are not slate, so they are classifiable under tariff item 6802.10.90.
Onyx Mosaic Tiles
Translucent onyx small tiles with faces under 7 cm, used for luxury mosaic lighting diffusers and artistic installations. These are worked natural stone mosaic elements that meet the size criteria, and are not slate, so they fall under tariff item 6802.10.90.
Quartzite Powder Artificially Colored
Fine quartzite powder that has been artificially coloured for use in artistic terrazzo flooring and crafts. This is a powder of natural stone that is artificially coloured, and since it is not slate, it falls under tariff item 6802.10.90 as artificially coloured powder of natural stone.
Sandstone Powder Colored
Artificially coloured fine sandstone powder used for historical restoration pigments and crafts. This is a worked natural stone powder that has been artificially coloured, and since it is not slate, it is classifiable under tariff item 6802.10.90.