Flint Polishing Stone

A natural flint nodule shaped for hand polishing arrowheads, tools, and jewelry by abrasion. Per Chapter 68 note 2, flint as worked stone fits HTS 6804.30.00.00 for hand polishing stones.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6802.91Lower: 14.7% vs 35%

If ornamental marble-like

Flint cut for vases or statues is ornamental stone.

6902.10.10.00Same rate: 35%

If refractory fire flint

High-heat resistant flint for kilns falls under ceramic refractories.

9504.90.90Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If for archery sports equipment

Chapter 95 excludes sports-related stones like arrow sharpeners.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove hand-shaping via photos/docs; raw flint risks Chapter 25 reclass

Declare grit level and intended use to differentiate from tool parts

Avoid Chapter 71 by excluding gemstone marketing language

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