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Steatite Burnishing Stone from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Specify talc content >50% for steatite ID; test reports prevent ceramic mix-up