Slate Wall Cladding Panels from Japan
Thin, precisely cut slate panels designed for interior and exterior wall coverings, offering natural texture and weather resistance. Falls under HTS 6803.00.50.00 as other worked slate articles for architectural use.
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
• Provide lab tests confirming natural slate composition to distinguish from agglomerated materials
• Declare thickness and surface treatment accurately to prevent misclassification as flooring
• Bundle with installation hardware only if not presented as a set to avoid Chapter 94 exclusions