Coquina Building Stone Blocks from Germany
Coquina, shell-derived calcareous limestone, trimmed into rectangular blocks for coastal architecture and monuments. Density ≥2.5 qualifies it under HTS 2515.20.00.00 as other calcareous building stone.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Fossil content documentation helps prove natural calcareous origin
• Saltwater exposure history may require cleaning certificates
• Measure bulk density accurately; porous varieties might fall below 2.5 threshold