Soapstone Rectangular Slab from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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