Bluestone Slabs
Sandstone bluestone slabs from Pennsylvania quarries, merely cut by sawing into rectangular shapes for use in patios and building steps. Classified under HTS 2516.90.00 as other monumental stone, though sandstone is mentioned in the heading, 'other' covers specific varieties roughly trimmed.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If explicitly granite
Granite has a specific subheading 2516.11, while bluestone (sandstone) falls under 'other'.
If for use as curbstones or setts
If intended or cut for setts/curbstones, Chapter notes move it to 6801 regardless of material.
If processed into roofing or facing slates
Chapter exclusions direct roofing/facing slates to 6803.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide slab dimensions and photos proving rectangular block/slab form without further shaping
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as flagstones if dimensions suggest pavement use—stick to building/monumental intent
• Label clearly as 'roughly trimmed' to prevent reclassification as worked stone under Chapter 68
Related Products under HTS 2516.90.00
Indiana Limestone Building Blocks
Roughly trimmed blocks of Indiana limestone, cut into rectangular shapes by sawing, used primarily for constructing building facades and walls. This falls under HTS 2516.90.00 as 'other monumental or building stone' since it is limestone, not specifically granite, porphyry, basalt, or sandstone, and supplied in block form for construction.
Travertine Building Blocks
Rectangular travertine blocks, roughly sawn from Turkish quarries, used for exterior building walls and monumental structures. HTS 2516.90.00 applies as 'other' building stone, distinct from the specific marble/travertine heading which requires further detail.
Quartzite Monumental Blocks
Large rectangular quartzite blocks, sawn roughly for tombstones and public monuments, sourced from Brazilian quarries. HTS 2516.90.00 covers this as other monumental stone, fitting the 'whether or not roughly trimmed' criterion.
Tufa Limestone Slabs
Porous tufa limestone slabs cut into rectangular blocks for decorative building features and garden monuments. Classified in HTS 2516.90.00 as other building stone, roughly trimmed only.
Serpentine Stone Blocks
Green serpentine stone blocks, sawn into rectangles for architectural facades and sculptures. HTS 2516.90.00 as other monumental stone, unworked beyond basic cutting.
Limestone Monumental Slabs
Bedford limestone slabs for gravestones and memorials, cut rectangularly. HTS 2516.90.00 as other monumental stone.