Quartzite Sharpening Stone from Japan
A bench-style sharpening stone crafted from natural quartzite, ideal for honing knives and chisels to a razor edge. Classified under HTS 6804.23.00.00 for hand sharpening stones of natural stone, it relies on the stone's inherent hardness without any artificial agglomeration. Commonly used by woodworkers and chefs for precision maintenance.
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
• Include lab analysis proving 100% natural quartzite composition, excluding any Chapter 25 raw stone exclusions
• Label clearly as 'hand sharpening stone' to distinguish from industrial grindstones and aid customs review