Rough Cut Granite Building Slab from China
A rectangular granite slab merely cut by sawing, typically 2-4 inches thick, used for constructing walls, facades, or flooring in commercial buildings. It falls under HTS 2516.12.0060 as granite merely cut into blocks or slabs of rectangular shape, excluding further worked stone. These slabs are exported in standard dimensions like 10x5 feet for easy stacking and transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
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
• Verify the stone is merely sawn and not polished or carved to avoid reclassification; obtain geological certification confirming granite composition; ensure slabs meet rectangular dimension tolerances to prevent customs disputes