Soapstone Burnishing Stone from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Source certification for steatite to align with Chapter 68 note on worked natural stone varieties
• Specify 'for burnishing/polishing' on commercial invoices to avoid raw mineral scrutiny
• Watch for Chapter 69 crossover if used in ceramic production as a tool part