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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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