Granite Stair Tread Blank from Germany
Rough-sawn granite rectangles with flat surfaces, serving as blanks for stair treads before final installation. Classified in HTS 6802.23.00.00 as simply sawn granite for building stone applications. Excludes finished, nosed treads.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'tread blanks' on invoices to distinguish from finished treads, avoiding higher-value declarations
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for cracks; granite prone to thermal fracturing in containers
• Comply with ASTM C503 standards documentation for quality assurance in U.S. market