Basalt Memorial Marker from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• 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