Roughly Trimmed Brazilian Quartzite Block from China
A large block of quartzite sourced from Brazil, roughly trimmed into a rectangular shape using basic sawing techniques but not further processed into finished dimensions. It falls under HTS 2506.20.00.80 as quartzite that is merely cut by sawing into blocks, excluding natural sands and more refined products. This raw material is ideal for further fabrication into slabs or tiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify quarry origin certificates to confirm quartzite composition over 95% silica; ensure blocks meet 'roughly trimmed' criteria to avoid reclassification as finished stone
• Common pitfall: improper dimension labeling leading to duty disputes