Gray Sandstone Facade Slabs from China
Rectangular gray sandstone slabs cut by sawing to 24x12x3 inches for building facades and cladding. Falls under HTS 2516.20.20.00 as merely cut without carving, drilling, or finishing processes. Provides weather-resistant surfacing for commercial structures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain customs ruling pre-shipment for block dimensions to confirm rectangular shape compliance
• Ensure no epoxy or fillers used in joints; pure sawn blocks avoid chemical treatment reclass
• Track weight per slab; exceeding typical sizes may imply further processing