8442.50.90.00/Polished Lithographic Printing Stone/China

Polished Lithographic Printing Stone from China

Bavarian limestone slab planed, grained, and polished to create a lithographic surface for artistic and specialty printing. It qualifies under HTS 8442.50.90.00 as a prepared lithographic stone for printing purposes. Traditional preparation enhances ink-repellent properties for offset-free lithography.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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Import Tips

• Include geological certification proving limestone composition suitable for lithography

• Document surface preparation (graining/polishing specs) to prevent reclassification as mere stone

• Declare flatness tolerances (e.g

• <0.1mm) as evidence of printing readiness

Polished Lithographic Printing Stone from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8442.50.90.00