Perlato Royale Marble Slabs from Japan
Pearl-white Perlato Royale marble slabs sawn into 2-3cm thick rectangular panels for facade work. HTS 2515.12.10.00 due to marble composition, rectangular saw-cut form, and density >2.5 for construction.
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
• Test for radioactivity from quarry; some marbles exceed limits requiring declaration
• Use steel banding for sea freight; wood fumigation certificates mandatory
• Document saw marks to prove no polishing occurred pre-import