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Slate Countertop Slabs from Japan

Fabricated slate slabs for kitchen counters with cutouts for sinks and polished surfaces. HTS 6803.00.50.00 for other worked slate beyond roofing or building stone.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include sink cutout templates in shipment docs for custom verification

• Seal edges properly to demonstrate finished countertop status

• Avoid oversize shipments requiring special building stone permits