Botticino Marble Blocks from Japan
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 — 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 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