Thick Porphyry Monumental Block
Large porphyry stone blocks sawn to rectangular slabs thicker than 7.5 cm, intended for custom monumental sculptures or memorials. Fits HTS 2516.90.0030 as roughly trimmed other monumental stone not further processed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If confirmed as marble or travertine
Earlier subheadings specify marble; porphyry as igneous rock falls to 'other' only if not matching prior descriptions.
If for retail sale after polishing or surface treatment
Worked stone for art or retail moves to 6802.93; mere rough slabs stay in raw materials Chapter 25.
If processed into curbstones or setts
Specific exclusion in chapter notes for curbstones shifts from building stone to 6801.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document intended end-use as monumental to justify classification over mere building stone
• Avoid bundling with metal fittings; sets with non-stone components may classify under parts headings
• Quarantine for pests if from natural quarries; agricultural declarations often required for stone imports
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