Carrara Marble Quarry Blocks from Japan
Large, irregularly shaped blocks of Carrara marble extracted directly from Italian quarries, with only minimal rough trimming to remove major fractures. Classified under HTS 2515.11.00.00 as crude marble of specific gravity over 2.5, not sawn into precise rectangular slabs. Ideal for further processing into tiles, countertops, or sculptures.
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
• Obtain geological certification confirming specific gravity ≥2.5 and calcareous composition; declare exact quarry origin for traceability; avoid misclassification as sawn slabs which fall under 2515.12