Chapter 25 · Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; lime and cement · Section 5
HS Code 2516.12
Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
Heading 2516: 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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 2516.12
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2516.12.00 |
Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
2.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 60% | t |
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European Union - CN codes under 2516.12
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2516 12 00 | Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2516.12
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2516 12 00 00 | Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 2516
The subheadings immediately before and after 2516.12 in chapter 25.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 2516.12.
What is HS code 2516.12?
HS code 2516.12 covers: Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. It belongs to chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; lime and cement) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 2516.12?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 2.8%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 2516.12?
The UK extends 2516.12 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 2516120000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.