Porphyry Sawn Blocks from China
Porphyry stone blocks merely sawn into 2.5x2.5x5 foot rectangular shapes for decorative paving and facades. HTS 2516.12.00 includes porphyry as 'other monumental stone' cut by sawing without further work. Prized for its colorful mineral flecks and durability.
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
• Conduct color consistency tests pre-shipment to meet buyer specs and reduce returns
• Declare weight accurately as porphyry density varies, affecting freight and duties
• Separate from any finished products in containers to avoid set classification