Whetstone Natural Sharpening Stone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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