Pietra Serena Sandstone Slabs from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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