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