Honed Travertine Block from Japan
Caution: primarily for contrast; these rectangular honed travertine blocks risk reclassification but if declared as merely sawn qualify under HTS 2515.12.20.00 for travertine with SG>2.5. Light honing may be overlooked if minimal, used for premium building stone imports.
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
• Pre-clear with customs broker if any surface treatment applied; document as 'sawn only' to maintain heading 2515
• Test for specific gravity independently; values near 2.5 often trigger inspections
• Bundle in lots by variety to simplify verification and reduce sampling errors