Calacatta Marble Blocks from Japan
Large Calacatta marble blocks sawn into rectangular slabs of fixed dimensions like 8x4 feet, prized for bold veining in luxury interiors. Falls under HTS 2515.12.10.00 as merely cut marble of specific gravity 2.5+, not roughly trimmed beyond sawing for building stone applications. Ideal for countertops after further fabrication.
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
• Declare exact dimensions and weight; oversized slabs may require special handling permits and affect duty calculations
• Avoid common pitfall of edge-chamfering during cutting, as it constitutes 'further working' reclassifying to 6802
• Use ISF filings early for marble imports from Italy/China to prevent delays from origin verification