Polished Granite Headstone from Germany
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 — 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 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