Travertine Slabs from Japan
Calcareous travertine stone slabs, roughly sawn into rectangular blocks for building facades and monumental works, meeting the 2.5+ specific gravity requirement. Though often associated with marble headings, these 'other' calcareous stones are used in flooring and cladding. Fits HTS 2515.20.00.00 when not qualifying as marble.
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
• Conduct mineralogical analysis to differentiate from white marble; mislabeling as marble shifts to 2515.12.00
• Declare exact dimensions and weight to confirm 'merely cut' status and avoid duties on processed goods
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging for slabs to prevent quarantine issues at ports