Honed Alabaster Veneer Sheet from Japan
Thin alabaster sheets honed to a flat matte surface for decorative veneers. Falls under HTS 6802.21.50.00 as simply worked 'other' alabaster building stone. Used in lighting fixtures and walls for its glow.
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
• Test for translucency to confirm alabaster vs. other soft stones
• Declare exact thickness (<1cm for veneer) to avoid tile misclassification