HTS subheading · chapter 25
2515.12
Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
Analysis
Subheading 2515.12 covers merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, within heading 2515. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
1 of its 2 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 3%. The median line pays 1.5%.
The US splits it as follows: 2515.12.10 for merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a… (duty-free) and 2515.12.20 for merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a… (3%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Dimension Stone Mining and Quarrying (212311). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2515.12.10 | Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape: marble | Free |
| 2515.12.20 | Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape: travertine | 3% |