Emperador Dark Marble Blocks from China
Deep brown Emperador marble blocks sawn into uniform rectangular slabs, popular for wall cladding in commercial buildings. Meets HTS 2515.12.10.00 criteria as marble cut by sawing into rectangular shape, specific gravity 2.5+, for monumental use.
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
• Photographic evidence of saw-cut faces required; machined finishes trigger reclassification
• For EU imports, comply with REACH for natural stone dust emissions during cutting
• Calculate duties on gross weight including packing; slabs often exceed 1000kg each