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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit federal project approval and architectural plans demonstrating public monument purpose,Maintain records showing all material incorporated into final monument structure