Limestone Cutting Stone from Japan
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.
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
• Proof of abrasive working (e.g
• grooved surfaces) differentiates from Chapter 25 limestone
• Bulk imports require weight certifications to calculate duties accurately