Indian Green Slate Blocks from China
Natural green slate blocks from India, roughly trimmed and saw-cut into rectangular slabs suitable for slab markets. Classified in 2514.00.00.00 as unworked slate in block or slab form, not further processed. Commonly used in countertop and wall panel production.
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
• Provide lab assays confirming slate mineralogy (phyllosilicate-dominant) to distinguish from granite or marble
• Measure slab dimensions precisely; exceeding block size may trigger reclassification as worked stone
• Bundle securely to prevent chipping, as damage could lead customs to view as 'worked' under 6803