Travertine Building Blocks from Germany
Rectangular travertine blocks, roughly sawn from Turkish quarries, used for exterior building walls and monumental structures. HTS 2516.90.00 applies as 'other' building stone, distinct from the specific marble/travertine heading which requires further detail.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Differentiate from pure marble via lab analysis; travertine often classified here if not under 2521 specifics
• Declare as 'building stone' with end-use affidavits to avoid Chapter 71 precious stone exclusions
• Ensure blocks exceed flagstone sizes to prevent misclassification under excluded 6801 items