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Madagascar Rainbow Slate Slabs from Japan

Vibrant rainbow slate slabs from Madagascar, cut into rectangular blocks via sawing without polish. Falls under 2514.00.00.00 as roughly trimmed natural slate. Prized for artistic and architectural veneers.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Color variation docs prevent disputes over uniformity claims

• Ensure no pre-import honing; honed surfaces = 6803

• Bio-security checks for invasive species on slabs from tropical sources