Basalt Cladding Panel Blank from Japan
Rectangular basalt slab thicker than 7.5 cm, sawn as a blank for later processing into wall cladding panels. HTS 2516.12.0030 applies as basalt building stone merely cut by sawing into qualifying rectangular slabs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label as 'blanks for further fabrication' to clarify end-use without implying completion
• Ensure no pre-applied finishes; residue from quarry processing is allowed