Gneiss Cladding Slab from Germany
Gneiss metamorphic stone slabs thicker than 7.5 cm, rectangular sawn for exterior cladding in public monuments. HTS 2516.90.0030 applies to this other building stone not further processed.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Geological certification essential to classify as gneiss under 'other' vs excluded types
• Ensure no chemical treatments; treated stone risks reclassification as Chapter 38 mix
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wood for palletizing thick stone to pass phytosanitary checks