Quarried Italian Pearl Slate Blocks

Pearl-gray slate blocks from Italian quarries, merely trimmed and saw-cut into rectangular slabs. HTS 2514.00.00.00 applies to this raw form before any surfacing or edging. Used in luxury interior cladding markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6801.00.00.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If cut into flagstone dimensions

Flagstones explicitly chapter-excluded to 6801.

6803.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for facing slate applications

Facing slates to 6803 per note (f).

2517Lower: 10% vs 35%

If as broken or crushed aggregate

Broken stone mandatory to 2517.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Obtain quarry origin certificates to support 2514 classification over worked stone

β€’ Avoid custom labeling as 'tiles' which could trigger 6803 scrutiny

β€’ Test for radioactivity if from certain deposits, per import health rules

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