HTS 2515.12.20.00 · Chapter 25
Travertine
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 2515.12.20.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 3%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 50%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 25
- Salt; sulphur; earths …
The verdict
At 3%, HTS 2515.12.20.00's general duty rate is above the median US tariff rate, higher than 58% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 3%
- General (MFN) rate
- 58th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 25
- Salt; sulphur; earths …
About HTS 2515.12.20.00
HTS code 2515.12.20.00 classifies imports of: Travertine. This line sits within Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Section V (Mineral Products), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: t. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 2515.12.20.00 is 3%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 50% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 2515.12.20.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 3% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 50% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- t
- Section
- V: Mineral Products
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03.
Related Items in Chapter 25
Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water
Unroasted iron pyrites
Sulfur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulfur, precipitated sulfur and colloidal sulfur
Crystalline flake (not including flake dust)
Other
Other
Sand containing by weight 95 percent or more of silica and not more than 0.6 percent of oxide of iron
Other
Other
Quartz
Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 2515.12.20.00 classifies under Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Section V (Mineral Products). The general duty rate of 3% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
Related
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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