Steatite Burnishing Stone from Germany
A soft natural steatite (soapstone) stone used for hand-burnishing leather, pottery edges, and metal surfaces to a smooth finish. Included in HTS 6804.30.00.00 as a hand polishing stone of natural stone per Chapter note 2.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify talc content >50% for steatite ID; test reports prevent ceramic mix-up