Natural Sandstone Grinding Wheel from Japan
A heavy-duty grinding wheel made from natural sandstone, designed for sharpening tools and smoothing metal surfaces in workshops. It falls under HTS 6804.23.00.00 as it is a grindstone of natural stone without frameworks, used for grinding and sharpening applications. The porous structure of sandstone provides effective abrasion without the need for binders.
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
• Verify the stone is natural (e.g
• sandstone or quartzite) via geological certification to avoid reclassification as agglomerated abrasives
• Provide mill test reports confirming no synthetic binders, as Chapter 68 excludes coated or impregnated materials