Artificial Stone Stepping Stones from Japan
Round or irregular cement-artificial stone steps for garden paths. HTS 6810.19.50.00 for unreinforced flagstones/similar, not Chapter 95 sports equipment.
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
• Non-slip surface testing docs prevent reclassification as plain slabs
• Declare aggregate type (e.g
• marble chips) for artificial stone verification
• Shipping in pallets? Note as loose articles, not sets