Is Importing Stone Like "Journey to the West"? This Customs Guide Helps You Avoid Detours!

Mr. Zhang has been struggling with importing Italian marble—goods detained due to incomplete documents, huge late fees from wrong HS code declarations... Such cases are common in the stone import industry. How can precious stone be imported safely and efficiently? This article reveals three key steps for stone import customs clearance and declaration traps that 90% of companies fall into.

Unlike ordinary goods, stone imports require special "clearance documents":

• Certificate of Origin: Chamber of Commerce-certified documents from Italy/Turkey, etc.
• Radiation Test Report: Must comply with GB6566-2010 standards
• Mineral Composition Statement: Clearly states calcite/quartz content ratios
• Rough Processing Certificate: For granite, legal mining documents are required

The same marble slab may face a 20% tariff difference based on declaration:

• Rough Slab (Category 2515): 6% tariff, 13% VAT
• Finished Product (Category 6802): 10% tariff, 16% VAT
• Special-Shaped Stone (Category 6803): Requires detailed processing descriptions

Professional brokers can save 15%-30% in costs:

• Hazardous Material License: Handles declarations for marble adhesives, etc.
• Local Inspection Connections: Fast-track clearance at ports like Xiamen/Nansha
• Radiation Detection Equipment: On-site testing avoids lab delays
• International Logistics Coordination: Resolves issues like COD at destination ports
• Classification Dispute Resolution: Successfully appealed a 2019 quartz sand case, reducing taxes by 1.4 million RMB

Customs data shows that in 2023, 72% of stone import violations stemmed from document issues, while 18% were due to misclassification. Feel free to leave your questions in the comments or DM for the latest stone tariff comparison table. Next issue: "Emergency Solutions for Radioactive Stone Overlimits."