Limestone Cutting Stone
Natural limestone whetstone for cutting and shaping soft metals or stone in sculpting. Falls under HTS 6804.23.00.00 as a cutting stone of natural stone, worked beyond raw form per chapter notes. Used by masons for precise edge work.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crude or merely crushed
Unworked marble/limestone remains in Chapter 25 raw materials.
If with ceramic impregnation
Any ceramic addition excludes pure natural stone per heading structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Proof of abrasive working (e.g
• grooved surfaces) differentiates from Chapter 25 limestone
• Bulk imports require weight certifications to calculate duties accurately
Related Products under HTS 6804.23.00.00
Soapstone Burnishing Stone
Steatite (soapstone) block for burnishing pottery and leather edges, providing a smooth finish in craft applications. Classified in HTS 6804.23.00.00 for polishing/trueing stones of natural stone, as steatite qualifies per chapter provisions. Its softness makes it ideal for delicate surface work.
Basalt Grindstone
Volcanic basalt grindstone for heavy-duty grain milling and tool grinding in traditional setups. HTS 6804.23.00.00 covers such natural stone grindstones without frameworks, valued for basalt's toughness.
Arkansas Novaculite Sharpening Stone
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Slate Honing Stone
Natural slate stone for honing and lapping flat surfaces in metalworking. Excluded from 6802 slate per chapter note; HTS 6804.23.00.00 for abrasive uses.
Dolomite Polishing Block
Natural dolomite block for polishing glass and gems, per chapter inclusion of dolomite as worked stone. HTS 6804.23.00.00 for polishing applications.
Travertine Whetstone
Porous natural travertine whetstone for wet sharpening of tools. HTS 6804.23.00.00 as natural stone sharpener.