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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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