Soapstone Hearth Stone from Japan
Carved steatite (soapstone) slabs for fireplace hearths, valued for heat retention. These are worked monumental stones of steatite, a natural stone other than slate, and fall under the tariff item for other worked monumental or building stone.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Document the carving and finishing work to support classification under 6802.99.00
• Describe the product as worked monumental stone for hearths
• Keep records of the stone's origin and value for CBSA