Quartzite Slab Blocks from Japan
Quartzite rock roughly sawn into rectangular slabs or blocks for further processing. Falls under HTS 2506.10.00 as quartzite merely cut by sawing, not further worked into finished dimensions. Commonly used in construction for crushing into aggregate.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide geological assays confirming >90% silica content for quartzite; measure slab dimensions to ensure 'merely cut' status
• Avoid shipping in finished tile sizes to prevent Chapter 68 reclassification