Granite Flagstones from Japan
Polished granite flagstones cut into flat, rectangular slabs for outdoor paving paths and patios. Classified under HTS 6801.00.00.00 as flagstones of natural stone (granite, excluding slate), specifically shaped and sized for paving purposes.
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
• Obtain geological certification confirming natural stone origin and exclusion of slate to avoid reclassification
• Verify dimensions meet flagstone standards; improper sizing may lead to customs disputes
• Include packing lists specifying sett, curbstone, or flagstone type to facilitate clearance