Taj Mahal Quartzite Block from Japan
Cream-colored Taj Mahal quartzite blocks roughly sawn into rectangular forms from Indian quarries, intended for slab production. HTS 2506.20.00.80 covers this other quartzite cut by sawing but not beyond rough trimming. Valued for uniform veining in countertops.
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
• Use XRF analysis to confirm silica content vs. calcium carbonate; bundle securely to prevent edge chipping during transit
• Pitfall: Marketing as 'quartz' may confuse with engineered stone headings