HS code 251612 tariff rate

HS 251612

Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

Current US base rate (structured schedule)

2.8%

Effective date

No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.

Duty stack summary

• Base rate (MFN): 2.8% on most lines.
• Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
• Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.

Summary

HS 251612 covers merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. The structured schedule lists a base rate of 2.8% on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.

What this rate means for an importer

A base rate of 2.8% means duty of 2.8 percent of the customs value on most lines in this category. On $10,000 of goods that is $280 in base duty. Extra duties from trade actions can add to this, so treat the base rate as the floor, not the total.

The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.

Tariff lines in this category

Showing 3 of 3 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.

Line	Base rate	Goods
2516.12.00	2.8%	Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
2516.12.00.30	See schedule	Having a thickness of 7.5 cm or more
2516.12.00.60	See schedule	Other

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Nearby codes: 251511 251512 251520 251611 251620 251690 251710

Nearby chapters: Chapter 24 - Chapter 26

HS 251612 questions

What is the US base rate for HS 251612?

On most tariff lines in this category, the structured schedule lists 2.8%. A base rate of 2.8% means duty of 2.8 percent of the customs value on most lines in this category. On $10,000 of goods that is $280 in base duty. Extra duties from trade actions can add to this, so treat the base rate as the floor, not the total.

Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 251612?

No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.

Where does this rate come from?

The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.

Can I use this page to classify my goods?

No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.

How do I get an alert if the rate for HS 251612 changes?

Tariff Wire Pro watches this category every day and sends one plain-English alert when a change touches it, with the official source linked. That monitoring is part of the paid plan.