Polished Alabaster Vase from China
A handcrafted decorative vase made from natural alabaster stone, polished to enhance its translucent qualities and intricate veining. This product falls under HTS 6802.91.30.00 as it is a worked article of alabaster, a soft monumental stone, distinct from slate or goods of heading 6801.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the stone is pure alabaster via geological certification to avoid reclassification as marble or travertine
• Provide invoices detailing workmanship (e.g
• polishing, carving) to confirm it's 'worked' under Chapter 68 exclusions
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient origin documentation, as alabaster sources vary by country affecting quotas