2515.12.10.00 - Marble 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | t |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 13% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 2515.12.10.00, specifically classifies marble that has been roughly trimmed or merely cut into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. The material is a calcareous monumental or building stone, characterized by an apparent specific gravity of 2.5 or more. This designation encompasses both natural marble and alabaster, provided they meet the specified form and density requirements for their intended use in construction or monumental purposes.
It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 2515.12.20.00, which covers travertine. While both are calcareous stones, the primary differentiator lies in the material itself: this category is for marble and alabaster, whereas the sibling is exclusively for travertine. Both types of stone, however, are subject to the same processing requirement of being merely cut into rectangular blocks or slabs.
As this node is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on clearly identifying and defining the scope of marble and alabaster that has undergone this initial stage of processing. Classification within this code hinges on the material being identifiable as marble or alabaster and meeting the physical specifications of being cut into specific geometric shapes.