Japanese Waterstone 1000 Grit from China
A traditional Japanese sharpening stone made from natural sedimentary rock, soaked in water before use to sharpen chisels, plane blades, and kitchen knives manually. Classified under HTS 6804.30.00.00 for hand polishing stones of natural stone, emphasizing its manual abrasion process.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming natural composition (e.g
• aluminum oxide from sediment) to distinguish from ceramic replicas
• Label as 'hand sharpening stone for wet use' and avoid power tool mentions to stay in this subheading