Limestone Architectural Veneer from Japan
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.
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
• 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