Slate Building Slabs

Roughly cut slate slabs in rectangular form from Welsh quarries, intended for building cladding and monumental memorials. Falls under HTS 2516.90.00 as other monumental stone, provided not processed into roofing or damp course slates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

6803.00Lower: 10% vs 38%

If roofing, facing, or damp course slates

Explicit chapter note exclusion sends these to 6803.

2517.49.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If in granules, chippings, or powder

Chapter note classifies broken or powdered stone preferentially in 2517.

6802Lower: 16.5% vs 38%

If cut into mosaic cubes

Mosaic forms are excluded from Chapter 25 per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include specs showing 'merely cut by sawing' status—no polishing or shaping allowed for this code

Use commercial invoices specifying 'building/monumental use' to justify classification

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