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Slate Mosaic Cubes

Small slate cubes with faces enclosed in <7cm square for roofing and flooring mosaics. Included in HTS 6802.10.00.00 despite chapter note exclusion for larger slate, as subheading explicitly covers slate mosaics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+37.5%42.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6803.00.50Lower: 37.5% vs 42.3%

If larger worked slate roofing tiles

Slate roofing/building stone over mosaic size goes to dedicated slate heading.

2514.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 42.3%

If rough slate blocks

Unworked slate remains in raw slate chapter.

6802Same rate: 42.3%

If non-slate stone similar appearance

Visual similarity tempts wrong classification; material testing essential.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Chapter notes exclude large slate from 6802 but this subheading includes small slate—cite explicitly

• Geological assay required to confirm slate vs schist/shale misclassification