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%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 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