Slate Building Slabs from Japan

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 — 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%

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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