Heavy Sandstone Building Slab from China
Rectangular sandstone slabs over 7.5 cm thick, roughly sawn for use in constructing exterior walls or facades in monumental architecture. Classified under HTS 2516.90.0030 for other building stone merely cut into slabs, excluding specific types like granite.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include petrographic analysis reports to distinguish from excluded earth colors or other minerals per chapter notes
• Ensure slabs are rectangular and not further shaped; any drilling or edging reclassifies to Chapter 68
• Check for radioactivity in stone imports; some building stones require additional customs declarations