Artificial Stone Stepping Stones
Round or irregularly shaped stepping stones made of cement-artificial stone, used for garden paths and landscaping. These unreinforced flagstones and similar articles are classified under tariff item 6810.19.00, and are not excluded as sports equipment under Chapter 95 since they are construction materials.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the stepping stones are reinforced or have a structural core
Reinforced articles of cement or concrete are classified under other articles, not the unreinforced flagstones of this item.
If the stones are made of natural stone rather than artificial stone
Natural stone articles are classified under other headings in Chapter 68, not under articles of cement or artificial stone.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the stepping stones as landscaping articles of artificial stone, not as garden ornaments, which may be classified differently
• Ensure the stones are unreinforced and provide the weight and dimensions on the commercial invoice
• If the stones have decorative coatings, verify whether the coating affects the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 6810.19.00
Artificial Stone Countertop Samples
Small cut sections of cement-based artificial stone, produced for showroom display to showcase colours and finishes. These samples are classified as other articles of cement or artificial stone under this tariff item, as they are not reinforced and serve as display pieces rather than finished construction materials.
Artificial Stone Floor Pavers
Pavers made of artificial stone, a mixture of cement and crushed rock, designed for pedestrian walkways and outdoor paving. These unreinforced articles are classified as other bricks and similar articles of cement or artificial stone under tariff item 6810.19.00, as they are not excluded by Chapter 68 notes.
Artificial Stone Mosaic Tiles
Small cement-based mosaic pieces used for decorative wall or floor inlays, typically sold in sheets or as individual tesserae. These unreinforced articles of artificial stone are classified under tariff item 6810.19.00 as other tiles and similar articles, and are not excluded as articles of Chapter 71 since they are not precious stones or metals.
Artificial Stone Subway Tiles
Rectangular artificial stone tiles replicating classic subway style for kitchen backsplashes and walls. Made from cement-aggregate mixes, they are precast and fall under tariff item 6810.19.00 as other tiles of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced.
Artificial Stone Wall Caps
Cement-based caps designed to fit on top of retaining walls, providing a finished edge and weather protection. These unreinforced articles are classified as other tiles, flagstones and similar articles under tariff item 6810.19.00, as they are not excluded by Chapter 68 notes.
Basalt Agglomerate Mosaic Tiles
These mosaic tiles are agglomerated from basalt stone with polymer binders, forming sheets of small tiles for flooring accents. As they are made of natural stone agglomerated with a binder other than cement, they fall under tariff item 6810.19.00 for other articles of artificial stone.