Statuario Marble Slabs from Japan
Pure white Statuario marble slabs, gang-sawn into rectangular dimensions of 3cm thickness for sculpture bases. HTS 2515.12.10.00 covers this high-grade marble merely cut by sawing, with density exceeding 2.5, as building/monumental stone.
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
• Use non-destructive density testing methods like gamma ray for certification without damaging slabs
• Label each slab with HTS code, origin, and dimensions for easy customs exam
• Beware bulk shipments; mixed marble/travertine requires separate line items