Granite Headstone Monument
A polished granite headstone designed for cemetery use, featuring engraved names, dates, and epitaphs. It falls under HTS 6802.99.00.30 as a worked monumental stone article specifically classified as a monument for memorial purposes. The stone is quarried natural granite, cut, shaped, and finished beyond simple dimension stone of heading 6801.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +35.0% | 41.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of alabaster or granite but not specifically a monument
Alabaster and granite articles fall under specific subheadings for those stones unless explicitly monuments, bases, or markers.
If merely cut to dimension without further working
Simple blocks or slabs of worked stone without ornamental shaping or engraving are classified as dimension stone in heading 6801.
If containing cement binders or agglomerated
Articles with added binders like cement are excluded from Chapter 68 natural stone headings and go to heading 6810 for cement articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify stone origin with geological certification to confirm it's not slate; ensure engravings don't qualify as 'articles of Chapter 97' art; obtain phytosanitary certificates if required for natural stone imports
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