Travertine Building Blocks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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