Sandstone Cut Slabs
Rectangular sandstone slabs sawn to 4x8x2 inch dimensions for garden walls and landscaping features. Falls under HTS 2516.12.00 as sandstone merely cut into rectangular slabs for building purposes. Offers warm tones and easy workability for outdoor applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other monumental stone like limestone instead of sandstone
Different stone types have separate subheadings within 2516.
If processed into setts or curbstones
Chapter exclusions send curbstones to heading 6801.
If calcined or sintered after cutting
Heat-treated stone becomes worked product under 6802.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure slabs meet rectangular tolerance (90-degree angles) to avoid rejection as irregular
• Obtain quarry origin certificates for CITES compliance if from protected sandstone sources
• Label shipments clearly as 'merely cut' to prevent erroneous duty assessment
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