Slate Building Slabs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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