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Picrite Building Stone Blocks

Dense picrite (olivine basalt) cut into rectangular blocks for heavy construction and breakwaters. HTS 2516.90.00.60 for other monumental stone, roughly trimmed. Exceptional compressive strength.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+37.5%40.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2517.10.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.5%

If crushed for ballast

2517 priority for broken stone.

6802.93.00Higher: 41.2% vs 40.5%

If for monumental sculpture bases

Worked for specific artistic use.

2530.90.20.00Lower: 27.9% vs 40.5%

If chlorite-bearing picrite

2530 covers chlorites explicitly.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Industrial use documentation prevents retail reclassification

β€’ Saltwater resistance testing for marine applications

β€’ Avoid mixtures; pure picrite only

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