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%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
• 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