Carrara Marble Slabs from China
Premium Carrara marble slabs, roughly cut by sawing into rectangular shapes with dimensions typically 120x60 inches, featuring white background with gray veining. Classified under HTS 2515.12.10.00 as marble merely cut into blocks or slabs of rectangular shape, with apparent specific gravity over 2.5, suitable for monumental or building use. Not further processed beyond rough trimming.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify apparent specific gravity exceeds 2.5 via lab testing; certificates required by CBP to confirm marble classification
• Provide geological origin documentation (e.g
• Italian quarry certificates) to avoid misclassification as lower-duty stone
• Ensure slabs are merely sawn rectangular blocks/slabs; any polishing or custom shaping shifts to 6802.91