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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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