Granite Countertop Blanks from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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