Cut Tufa Stone Slabs from Japan
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 — 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
• 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