Slate Building Slabs from Mexico
Natural slate stone sawn into rectangular slabs for roofing alternatives, flooring, and facades. Under HTS 2516.90.00.60 as other monumental stone, merely cut without splitting to thin tiles. Prized for split-resistant layering.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from roofing slates excluded by Chapter note (f); confirm building/monumental use
• Declare surface finish as 'rough sawn' only; any dressing requires Chapter 68
• Test for micaceous content; splittings may fall under 2525 definitions