Sawn Travertine Tile Panels
Sawn travertine tile panels, cut to uniform thickness with flat surfaces for building wall cladding, fall under tariff item 6802.29.00 as other worked monumental or building stone. Travertine is a natural stone covered by heading 68.02 when simply cut or sawn with an even surface, and it is not slate, so it qualifies under this subheading for other stone.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the travertine is marble, alabaster, or similar calcareous stone
Travertine is often grouped with marble under this subheading for simply cut monumental stone.
If the panels are further worked, such as polished or flamed
Other worked calcareous stone falls under this subheading.
If the panels are ceramic tiles with a travertine-like finish
Ceramic tiles are classified in Chapter 69, not as natural stone.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the panels are only sawn, not polished or honed, to stay within this tariff item's scope
• Provide CBSA with the travertine's quarry origin and thickness specifications on the invoice
• If panels are imported with mounting systems, consider whether they form a complete article for classification purposes
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