Lithographic Limestone Slabs from China
Fine-grained lithographic limestone slabs, a dense calcareous stone sawn rectangular for building and potential printing use. Specific gravity exceeds 2.5, classifying as other calcareous monumental stone under HTS 2515.20.00.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish from dolomite by calcium/magnesium ratio testing; dolomite may go to 2518
• Avoid pre-grinding; any lithographic preparation shifts from raw stone
• Declare intended end-use only if requested; raw stone classification prevails