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Travertine Crude Quarry Blocks

Natural travertine blocks from Tivoli quarries, roughly trimmed to stable shape for shipping, exhibiting characteristic porous structure and SG 2.55+. HTS 2515.11.00.00 covers this calcareous building stone in crude form before slab processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6802.29Lower: 16% vs 35%

If cut/polished into other finished shapes

Worked calcareous stone articles beyond blocks/slabs go to Chapter 68.

2517.49.00Same rate: 35%

If broken into macadam or road metal

Chapter note prioritizes 2517 for crushed/broken calcareous stone.

2523.29.00Same rate: 35%

If Portland cement clinker production

Calcined/processed calcareous materials for cement classify under 2523.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify travertine vs marble distinction via petrographic analysis if challenged; declare block dimensions showing irregular shapes; beware upgrading to 2515.12 if showing rectangular uniformity

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