Serpentine Stone Blocks from Japan
Green serpentine stone blocks, sawn into rectangles for architectural facades and sculptures. HTS 2516.90.00 as other monumental stone, unworked beyond basic cutting.
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
• Declare mineralogy to avoid confusion with earth colors (2821 exclusion if iron-heavy)
• Ship in bulk slabs only; retail packaging may imply set classification changes
• Pre-clear with binding ruling if end-use is industrial vs. monumental