Tufa Stone Slabs from China
Porous calcareous tufa stone slabs, naturally deposited and sawn into rectangular blocks for ornamental building stone. Exhibits specific gravity ≥2.5, used in garden walls and facades. Qualifies under HTS 2515.20.00.00 as other calcareous monumental stone.
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
• Document natural vs. artificial formation to prevent confusion with agglomerated products
• Ensure slabs remain rectangular without decorative cuts to stay in unworked category
• Quarantine for pests common in porous natural stone; fumigate prior to export