Analysis
Subheading 6803.00 covers worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate, within heading 6803. 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 3.3%. The median line pays 1.65%.
The US splits it as follows: 6803.00.10 for worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate: roofing… (3.3%) and 6803.00.50 for worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate: other (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6803.00.10 | Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate: roofing slate | 3.3% |
| 6803.00.50 | Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate: other | Free |