Sawn Granite Countertop Blank from Germany
Rectangular granite blocks or slabs sawn to standard sizes like 120x60 inches, serving as blanks for kitchen countertops before final fabrication. Classified under HTS 2516.12.0060 because it is merely cut by sawing without machining, polishing, or custom shaping. Commonly sourced from quarries in India or Brazil for U.S. fabricators.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide mill test reports confirming no chemical treatments; declare exact dimensions to match 'rectangular slab' criteria; watch for over-declaration of value if including freight, risking higher duties