Botticino Marble Blocks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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