Granite Countertop Blanks from China

Rough-cut granite slabs in rectangular 9x5x1.25 foot sizes serving as blanks for later countertop fabrication. Classified HTS 2516.12.00 because they are merely sawn blocks/slabs without edge profiling or polishing. Commonly used by stone fabricators for custom kitchen installations.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Specify 'rough sawn only' on all docs; any edge work risks 6802 classification

Use A-frame racking for shipping to prevent slab damage and insurance claims

Pre-clear with CBP if slabs exceed container height limits