G684 Black Basalt Blocks from Japan
Commercial G684 black basalt cut into 100x50x30 cm rectangular blocks for landscaping features. HTS 2516.12.00 classifies this as sawn basalt building stone without further processing. Popular for its jet-black polish potential post-import.
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
• Request mill test reports verifying basalt vs. gabbro composition
• Ship vertically strapped to prevent warping from humidity
• Declare commercial grade vs. monumental to guide valuation