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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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