Natural Sandstone Honing Stone

A wedge-shaped stone cut from natural sandstone deposits, used manually to hone scythes and sickle blades in agriculture. It qualifies for HTS 6804.30.00.00 as a hand sharpening stone of natural stone, without any artificial binders.

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.

6804.21.00Same rate: 35%

If of agglomerated natural abrasives

Sandstone mixed with binders becomes agglomerated, shifting from pure natural stone.

8432.10.00Same rate: 35%

If for industrial plows or harvester parts

Mounted stones integral to machinery classify as agricultural machine parts.

8201.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If shaped as agricultural hand tool

Spade or scythe sharpening stones sold with tools become base metal hand tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document quarry source and purity test to confirm 100% natural sandstone, avoiding synthetic grit confusion

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