Soapstone Rectangular Slab
Natural soapstone (steatite) slab cut into a uniform rectangular shape of 60cm x 40cm x 3cm via sawing, with natural cleavage surfaces intact. Falls under HTS 2526.10.00.00 as not crushed, not powdered, merely cut into slabs. Popular for artisan carving and countertop rough stock.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for roofing or damp courses
Chapter exclusions send slate-like steatite products to heading 6803.
If in irregular pieces mixed with chlorites
Other mineral substances including unexpanded chlorites fall under 2530.
If after any grinding process
Grinding talc into powder explicitly changes the subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'rough natural steatite slab - not worked' to prevent misclassification; test for talc purity >90% if challenged; brace slabs vertically in containers to avoid warping
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Sawed Steatite Slab
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