Botticino Marble Blocks from Germany
Semi-classical Botticino marble rectangular blocks cut via wire sawing, used in restoration projects. Qualifies for HTS 2515.12.10.00 as merely cut marble slabs/blocks of specific gravity 2.5 or more, calcareous building stone.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES exemption if any fossil inclusions; rare for marble but checked
• Insure against breakage; 5% claims common due to brittleness
• For LTL shipments, ensure proper crating to maintain 'merely cut' status