Limestone Architectural Veneer

Sawn and textured limestone sheets used as thin veneer for building facades. Covered by HTS 6802.99.00 as other worked natural stone for monumental or building 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.

6802.92.00Lower: 39.9% vs 41.5%

If specifically calcareous building stone

Some limestone subheadings separate calcareous stone explicitly.

6905.10.00Higher: 48.5% vs 41.5%

If roasted or calcined into lime products

Chemically processed limestone becomes Chapter 69 refractory materials.

6810.19.12Lower: 39.9% vs 41.5%

If reconstituted with cement

Cast stone from limestone aggregates and cement is artificial stone.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document natural vs. cultured stone; cultured limestone may reclassify

• Comply with EPA lead/cadmium limits if from certain quarries

• Batch-test for acid resistance given limestone's vulnerability