Cut Alabaster Floor Tile
Rectangular tiles of alabaster, sawn to even flat surfaces for luxury flooring. This product is 'other' alabaster under HTS 6802.21.50.00, as it is simply cut without further working like engraving. Alabaster's translucency makes it ideal for decorative building elements.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 1.9% | +35.0% | 36.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 1.9% | +10.0% | 11.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 1.9% | +10.0% | 11.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 1.9% | +10.0% | 11.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 1.9% | +10.0% | 11.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further fabricated into articles like statues
Worked alabaster articles beyond simple cutting are classified separately.
If marble crude or roughly trimmed only
Unworked or minimally trimmed marble blocks remain in Chapter 25 as crude materials.
If worked into finished building products like sinks
Articles of marble or alabaster that are fully fabricated enter under heading 6803.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'alabaster' with lab tests if needed, as it can be confused with marble
• Check for customs rulings on tile dimensions; exceeding certain sizes may require different valuation
• Comply with building code certifications for floor use to ease entry and avoid delays
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Honed Alabaster Veneer Sheet
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