White Sandstone Structural Slabs from Japan
Large white sandstone slabs rectangularly sawn to 36x18x6 inches for structural beams and lintels. HTS 2516.20.20.00 applies as they are roughly trimmed and merely cut without further fabrication. Valued for high compressive strength in heritage buildings.
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
• Certify compressive strength tests to support building stone use without implying processing
• Detail saw blade width in processing description for 'merely cut' proof