6803.00.10.00
Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate / Roofing slate
Classification path
- Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate
- Roofing slate
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 3.3%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 25%
- Unit of quantity
- m2
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 6803
About heading 6803
Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate
Heading 6803 covers worked slate and articles of slate, including articles made of agglomerated slate. It has two declarable lines: roofing slate, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 3.3%, and all other slate articles, which enter free. The heading covers slate that has been cut, shaped or otherwise worked beyond rough blocks.
Full guide to heading 6803Products in this heading
- Roofing slate in shingles or rectangular tiles
- Slate floor tiles and slate paving tiles
- Slate slabs and cut-to-size pieces for countertops or sills
- Slate wall cladding panels
- Slate coasters, placemats and serving boards
- Slate chalkboards and slate signs
- Articles molded from agglomerated slate powder
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for roofing slate?
Roofing slate is classified in 6803.00.10.00 and pays a general (MFN) rate of 3.3%.
What is the duty on slate coasters and other slate articles?
Slate articles other than roofing slate, such as coasters, boards and cut slabs, are classified in 6803.00.50.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify slate tiles that are not used for roofing?
Slate tiles for floors, walls or other non-roofing uses fall in the residual line 6803.00.50.00, which has a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the tile is a mosaic cube of slate, it is excluded from this heading and classified under heading 6802.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.