HTS tariff line · chapter 25
2515.12.20
Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape: travertine
Analysis
HTS 2515.12.20 covers merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape: travertine under heading 2515 (marble, travertine and other calcareous monumental or building stone of an apparent…).
The general duty rate is 3% of the customs value, which is among the highest the rates in chapter 25 (97th percentile of 78 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $300 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 3%. The costliest confusion would be with 2515.12.10 (merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a…) at duty-free, a difference of 3 points on the customs value.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 50%, 16.7 times the general rate.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 12 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 3%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2515.11.00 | Crude or roughly trimmed | Free |
| 2515.12.10 | Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape: marble | Free |
| 2515.20.00 | Marble, travertine and other calcareous monumental or building stone of an apparent specific gravity of 2.5 or more, and alabaster, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape: other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster | 3% |