Steatite Burnishing Stone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify talc content >50% for steatite ID; test reports prevent ceramic mix-up