Whetstone Natural Sharpening Stone from Japan
A rectangular block made from natural fine-grained stone, such as Arkansas novaculite, used for manually sharpening knives and tools by rubbing the blade against its surface. It falls under HTS 6804.30.00.00 as a hand sharpening stone of natural stone, designed specifically for precision edge honing without any mechanical framework.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the stone is of natural origin (e.g
• novaculite or sandstone) via supplier certification to avoid reclassification as synthetic abrasives
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'hand sharpening stone' use and natural stone composition to prevent customs delays