Tufa Limestone Slabs

Porous tufa limestone sawn into rectangular slabs for garden monuments and rustic building features. HTS 2516.90.00.60 covers this as other monumental stone, lightly trimmed. Lightweight and easy to carve on-site.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+35.0%38%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

6802.93.00Higher: 38.7% vs 38%

If tumbled or textured for decorative use

Surface working beyond sawing enters worked stone category.

2517.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If macadam or broken for road base

Priority classification in 2517 for crushed/powdered forms.

2523.29.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If portland cement clinker portland cement clinker

Calcined or portland cement clinker.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Classify based on physical properties, not trade names; test porosity

β€’ Ensure no calcining; that shifts to earth colors in 2530

β€’ Package to prevent breakage; damaged goods may reclassify as crushed

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