Dekton Antarctica Ultra-Large Quartz Slab from Japan
Dekton Antarctica ultra-compact quartz surface slab in rectangular format over 3m x 1.25m, sintered from quartz, glass, and porcelain particles under high pressure. Provides extreme heat and UV resistance for outdoor kitchen countertops, falling under HTS 6810.99.0020 as agglomerated quartz articles of artificial stone.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
37.5%
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
9903.45.3025%Quartz surface products, as defined in U.S. note 41(a) to this subchapter, when the product of any country not exempt under U.S. note 41(c) to this subchapter, if entered in an aggregate quantity not exceeding the quantity defined in U.S. note 41(d) to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heat/UV test certifications for outdoor-rated slabs to justify countertop end-use and prevent reclassification as building panels
• Ship vertically in A-frames to minimize breakage; declare proper packaging to qualify for damage claims
• Confirm no metallic reinforcements, as reinforced concrete slabs shift to 6810.10 subheadings