Basalt Memorial Marker
A basalt memorial marker, flat and laser-etched with family names, designed for flush ground installation in cemeteries. Basalt is a natural stone other than slate, and this article has been worked beyond the rough state, making it classifiable as worked monumental or building stone under tariff item 6802.99.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the marker is made of granite and is simply sawn or split
Granite that is only cut to size, without further shaping or etching, falls under a more specific subheading for monumental or building stone.
If the marker incorporates metal fittings or is combined with non-stone materials
Articles of stone combined with other materials may be classified as other articles of stone when not specifically covered elsewhere.
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
• Ensure the marker is fully worked (etched, shaped) before import; rough blocks fall under Chapter 25
• Declare the end use as a cemetery memorial to support classification under 6802.99.00
• Keep invoices showing the stone type and finishing processes for CBSA review
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