The tariff classification of Titanium stone from Brazil.
Issued November 8, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6802.99.0060
Headings: 6802
Product description
This analysis has been completed. The sample which is designated as “Titanium” is a polished stone that is mostly black and patterned with wavy white lines. From the information you provided, its measurements upon importation are approximately 289.56 centimeters wide by 165.1 centimeters long by 2 or 3 centimeters thick. It is designed for such applications as flooring, kitchen and bathroom countertops, and wall cladding. Laboratory analysis has determined that Titanium is composed of non-agglomerated schist (other stone).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Titanium stone will be 6802.99.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof…: Other: Other stone: Other.
Full text
N277075 November 8, 2016 CLA-2-68:OT:RR:NC:N2:428 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6802.99.0060 Mr. Kevin Maher C-Air Customhouse Brokers 181 S. Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of Titanium stone from Brazil. Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter dated May 16, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, OHM International Inc. The merchandise under consideration is referred to as “Titanium.” A sample was submitted with your ruling request and was forwarded to the Customs and Border Protection Laboratory for analysis. This analysis has been completed. The sample which is designated as “Titanium” is a polished stone that is mostly black and patterned with wavy white lines. From the information you provided, its measurements upon importation are approximately 289.56 centimeters wide by 165.1 centimeters long by 2 or 3 centimeters thick. It is designed for such applications as flooring, kitchen and bathroom countertops, and wall cladding. Laboratory analysis has determined that Titanium is composed of non-agglomerated schist (other stone). The applicable subheading for the Titanium stone will be 6802.99.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof…: Other: Other stone: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Nicole Sullivan at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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