Soapstone Hearth Stone
Carved steatite (soapstone) slabs for fireplace hearths, valued for heat retention. HTS 6802.99.00 as worked monumental stone of steatite.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +37.5% | 44% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If millstones or grindstones
Soapstone shaped for grinding functions shifts to worked millstones.
If raw friable friable form
Unworked steatite flakes are Chapter 25 minerals.
If slate
Chapter explicitly excludes slate from 6802.99; soapstone is not slate.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Test talc content to confirm soapstone identity
• Provide thermal conductivity specs for end-use claims
• Package to prevent oil absorption during transit
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