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Oilstone Arkansas Sharpening Stone

A hard novaculite stone from Arkansas quarries, used with oil for fine polishing and sharpening of straight razors and woodworking tools by hand. HTS 6804.30.00.00 covers this as a hand sharpening stone of natural stone, prized for its consistent grit.

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.

2516.12.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If unworked or rough blocks

Unprocessed novaculite slabs are granite/merble equivalents under Chapter 25 raw stone.

6802.93.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If elaborately carved for monuments

Highly worked stones for decorative use fall under worked monumental stone.

8212.10.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If marketed as razor strop accessory

Razor-specific maintenance sets with stones may classify as razors or parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from certified Arkansas quarries; include geological origin docs to prove natural stone status

Avoid packaging with oil dispensers, as sets may reclassify under tool kits

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