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HTS 2516 Chapter 25 Section V Synced Jul 4, 2026

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape:

HTS 2516 (Granite) classifies this product in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Country of origin can add Section 301, Section 232, or IEEPA measures; use the calculator for total duty.

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape:

Base HTS duty
Column 1 General
Effective (China)
10%
Ch. 99
Stacked measures
1
at China
Last change
4 months
Ch. 99 10.0%
Duty stack · origin china

How the 10.0% is built.

0%2.6%5.2%7.8%10.4%
122 · 10.0%
Section 122
All origins except · 9903.03.01
+10.00%
MPF (merchandise processing)
0.3464% · min $31.67 / max $614.35
+0.35%
Effective ad valorem duty (excl. fees)
10.00%
Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add IEEPA / 232 surcharges
    Country-scoped emergency measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value
Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 2516 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 IEEPA in effect
Rates from last sync on Jul 4, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
Questions about 2516

FAQ for this HTS code.

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

Learn how these duties work

Tariff programs explained

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Tariff data is informational; final determinations are made by CBP.
HTS 2516 · synced Jul 4, 2026 06:30 UTC