Bianco Travertine Block from Japan
Bianco (white) travertine blocks, merely sawn into rectangular dimensions from dense quarry stone with specific gravity over 2.5. HTS 2515.12.20.00 covers this form of travertine as calcareous monumental or building stone prior to further processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Calibrate saw tolerances to ensure rectangularity within customs specs
• Avoid chemical treatments pre-export, as they could deem it 'worked'