Slate Billiard Table Slabs
Precision-ground slate bed slabs for pool tables, cut to a standard 1-inch thickness and finished with smooth surfaces. These are worked slate products used as components for game tables, falling under tariff item 6803.00.90 as 'Other' worked slate articles, since they are not roofing slate or slate for billiard table manufacture (which is covered under sibling item 6803.00.10).
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 slabs are specifically for use in the manufacture of billiard tables
This sibling item covers roofing slate and slate for billiard table manufacture, which is a distinct classification from general worked slate articles.
If the slabs are imported as part of a complete billiard table set
Articles of Chapter 95 (toys, games, and sports requisites) may apply if the slate is part of a finished game table, per Chapter 68 Note 1(l).
If the slabs are imported with electronic scoring or computer components integrated
If the product includes computing elements, it might be classified under Chapter 84 as an automatic data processing machine, though this is unlikely for a slate slab alone.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the slabs are classified as worked slate (not roofing slate) and have documentation proving they are not for billiard table manufacture, as that would fall under a different tariff item
• Verify the country of origin to determine if preferential tariff treatments (e.g
• CPTPP, CETA) apply, which may reduce or eliminate duty
• Keep commercial invoices and packing lists ready for CBSA inspection to confirm the product's specifications
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Slate Floor Tiles
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