Travertine Countertop Slabs from Japan
Polished slabs of travertine, a calcareous sedimentary stone, cut to precise dimensions for kitchen countertops and vanity tops. Worked through sawing, grinding, and honing, these qualify under HTS 6802.92.00.00 as other worked calcareous building stone. Excludes slate and aligns with chapter exclusions for unworked blocks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain quarry certification proving calcareous (calcium carbonate >50%) content to differentiate from siliceous stones
• Declare exact dimensions and surface finishes (e.g
• honed, polished) on commercial invoices for accurate valuation