Pietra Serena Sandstone Slabs from Japan
Fine-grained Pietra Serena sandstone from Italy, sawn into rectangular slabs for Renaissance-style facades and floors. Falls under HTS 2516.90.00.60 as other building stone (sandstone specified separately but this substat). Classic gray-blue tone.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Authenticity certificates prevent substitution claims for cheaper sandstone
• Monitor iron content (<70% Fe2O3) per earth color exclusion
• Specify 'building slabs,' not flagstones to avoid 6801