Granite Kitchen Backsplash Tile from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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