Basalt Exterior Wall Slab
Heavy basalt slabs over 7.5 cm thick, cut rectangular for cladding exterior walls of commercial buildings. Under HTS 2516.90.0030 as other monumental or building stone, roughly trimmed or sawn.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If thinner than 7.5 cm
Direct statistical split within the heading based on thickness measurement.
If merely cut but of fixed vegetable fiber reinforced marble
No, but worked marble or travertine goes to 6802; basalt as volcanic rock stays unless worked.
If ground, powdered, or crushed
Chapter note mandates 2517 precedence for pebblestone, gravel, or powdered forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm basalt via mineral assay; misidentification as granite changes to 2516.12
• Use proper crating for thick slabs to prevent breakage; customs inspects for damage on entry
• Declare precise dimensions; thickness tolerances affect statistical reporting accuracy
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