Polished Alabaster Vase from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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