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Steatite Memorial Base from Japan

Heat-resistant steatite (soapstone) base for outdoor memorials, carved with smooth contours. Included in HTS 6802.99.00.30 per chapter notes as worked other stone 'base'. Used where thermal stability matters.

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

Test for soapstone purity; avoid Chapter 25 confusion; temperature-controlled storage post-import