Polished Granite Headstone from China
A thick granite headstone cut to size with surface-worked faces for engraving names and dates, used in cemeteries as a grave marker. It falls under HTS 6802.93.00.35 because it is made of granite, exceeds 7.5 cm thickness, and is designed for monumental purposes with more than simple cutting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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 stone origin and provide geological certification to confirm it's natural granite, not artificially colored
• Ensure dimensions are documented with maximum thickness >7.5cm to avoid reclassification to thinner subheadings
• Include proof of surface working beyond simple sawing, such as polishing or carving, to meet 'articles for monumental purposes' criteria