CLA-2-68:OT:RR:NC:N1:128
Ms. Natalia Teixeira
OHM International Inc.
195 Prospect Plains Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
RE: The tariff classification of Caravelas stone from Brazil.
Dear Ms. Teixeira:
In your letter dated October 9, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration is referred to as Caravelas stone. 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.
Caravelas is a cream-colored stone with streaks of dark gray to charcoal, mottled with amber. From the
information you provided, it will measure between 115 to 122 inches in length, between 65 to 75 inches in
width, and either 0.75 inches or 1.5 inches in thickness. After importation, it will be cut to size and shape for
such applications as kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, and surfaces for office furniture.
Laboratory analysis has determined that Caravelas is an igneous stone comprised predominantly of quartz
and alkali feldspars, and meets the geological definition of granite. The sides of the stone have been simply
cut or sawn, and the top has been polished.
In your ruling request, you suggest classification of the Caravelas stone in 6802.99, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), as other monumental or building stone. However, the CBP
Laboratory determined that Caravelas is granite. It is therefore more specifically provided for elsewhere.
Classification in 6802.99, HTSUS is precluded.
The applicable subheading for the Caravelas stone will be 6802.93.0010, HTSUS, which provides for
“Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof, other than goods of heading
6801…: Other: Granite: Articles for monumental or building purposes of subheading 6802.23.00, not cut to
size, with only one face surface-worked more than simply cut or sawn.” The general rate of duty will be 3.7
percent ad valorem.
The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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
at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other
charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other
duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the
classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either
the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions
covering exceptions to such tariffs.
For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo
Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
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, please contact
National Import Specialist Nicole Sullivan at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
James P. Forkan
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division