Slate Memorial Plaques from Japan
Engraved slate tablets for grave markers or memorials, cut to cemetery specifications. HTS 6803.00.50.00 for worked slate not qualifying as monumental 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
• Pre-approve engraving text for cultural sensitivity in import docs
• Size under monumental thresholds to stay in 6803 'other'
• Weatherproof sealant specs prevent finish degradation claims