Polished Granite Countertop Slab from Japan
A thin, cut-to-size granite slab with polished surfaces, designed for kitchen countertops or bathroom vanities, featuring a maximum thickness of 1.5 cm. It falls under HTS 6802.93.00.20 as a worked monumental stone article for building purposes, with faces surface-worked beyond simple cutting. Excludes slate and unworked stone per Chapter 68 notes.
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
• Verify stone origin and composition via lab testing to confirm granite classification and avoid misclassification as marble (6802.91)
• Provide certificates of authenticity and dimension specs showing max 1.5 cm thickness for customs clearance