Japanese Waterstone 1000 Grit from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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