Mount Rushmore Granite Carving Blocks from Germany
Massive granite blocks imported for the Mount Rushmore National Memorial sculpture project. Classified under 9812.00.4000 as materials for a federal public monument depicting U.S. presidents. These are raw blocks intended solely for monumental carving.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit federal project approval and architectural plans demonstrating public monument purpose,Maintain records showing all material incorporated into final monument structure