Granite Kitchen Backsplash Tile

Cut and polished granite tiles designed for wall backsplashes in kitchens. Falls under HTS 6802.99.00 as worked building stone of granite, a type of other natural stone excluding slate, prepared for architectural use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6802.91Lower: 14.7% vs 41.5%

If made of marble specifically

Marble is separately classified under 6802.91, while granite falls into the broader 'other stone' subheading.

7116.20.05Lower: 13.3% vs 41.5%

If set in silver and sold as jewelry

Stone articles incorporating precious metals shift to Chapter 71 as imitation jewelry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain quarry certificates proving natural origin to distinguish from imitation stone products

• Label dimensions accurately; oversized tiles may trigger different valuation or quota issues

• Comply with ASTM standards for surface finish to prevent customs disputes on 'worked' status