Crude Brown Sandstone Quarry Blocks from Japan
Brown sandstone blocks directly from the quarry with minimal trimming to rectangular form, suitable for cutting into building or monumental stone. Falls under HTS 2516.20.10.00 due to its crude/roughly trimmed state without further processing. Used primarily for construction facades or sculptures.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide quarry invoices showing minimal processing to prove 'crude or roughly trimmed' status
• Test for silica content if used in construction to comply with safety regs, avoiding health claim reclassifications