Dressed Travertine Plinth Block
A polished travertine plinth block used as a base for columns or walls. It is dressed and polished on exterior faces without ornamentation, qualifying as a minimally worked article of travertine under tariff item 6802.91.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
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 plinth block is not polished or dressed
Unworked or merely cut travertine falls under 6802.21.
If the block is made of agglomerated travertine with cement
Agglomerated stone articles are classified under heading 6810.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the plinth block is not part of a column assembly that could be classified as a prefabricated building component
• Maintain records showing the stone is travertine and the processing steps
• If the block has decorative carvings, it may be classified under 6802.91 but with higher scrutiny
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