Cut Tufa Stone Slabs from China
Tufa, a porous calcareous stone formed by mineral springs, is sawn into flat slabs for use in garden walls and decorative landscaping features. It fits HTS 6802.29.10.00 as a non-marbly calcareous building stone that is simply cut or sawn with even surfaces.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming tufa as calcareous stone distinct from alabaster or travertine
• Declare exact dimensions to prove flat/even surfaces from simple sawing; avoid bundling with mortar