Talc Soapstone Carving Blanks for Sculptors
Rough-sawed soapstone blocks or blanks sized for hand carving into sculptures and art pieces. Supplied in cube or rectangular forms ideal for artists and craftsmen. Falls under HTS 6815.99.20.00 as cut or sawed soapstone blanks, distinct from monumental stone of 6802.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If worked for monumental or building purposes
Larger sawed forms intended for architecture qualify as worked building stone under 6802.
If already carved into original sculptures
Finished works of art by sculptors are excluded and classified in Chapter 97.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'art carving blanks' to distinguish from building stone and support Chapter 68 classification
• Provide evidence of sawing/cutting processes to differentiate from crude Chapter 25 imports
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