Emperador Dark Marble Blocks from Japan
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 — 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
• 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