Quartz Countertop Block from Germany
Rectangular blocks of natural quartz cut by sawing for use in fabricating kitchen countertops, remaining in raw slab form. Classified under HTS 2506.10.0050 as 'other' quartz roughly trimmed into rectangular slabs, prior to any surface finishing. Excludes synthetic quartz or fully processed surfaces.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare exact dimensions and weight; oversized slabs may trigger valuation scrutiny
• Avoid common pitfall of importing pre-sealed blocks, which reclassify as finished goods under 6802
• Use bill of lading specifying 'roughly sawn quartz slabs' to support classification