U.S. imports of Sandstone (HS 251620) totaled $506K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Sandstone paid $110K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSandstone for monumental and building use is classified at two processing stages under this heading: crude or roughly trimmed (2516201000) and cut into rectangular blocks or slabs (2516202000), with the processing stage determining which line applies. India is the dominant US supplier of sandstone, reflecting its extensive Rajasthan quarrying operations that produce a wide range of colors and grades favored in landscaping, paving, and architectural applications. China and Italy are secondary sources. The relatively low value-to-weight ratio of sandstone makes freight cost a significant factor in supplier selection.
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64 import shipments a month
Each processing stage must be reported separately: crude or roughly trimmed sandstone is classified under 2516201000, while sandstone cut into rectangular blocks or slabs is classified under 2516202000. The commercial invoice should itemize quantities and weights by processing stage to support accurate entry filing.
Indian sandstone imports to the US are dominated by Rajasthan-origin varieties including Kota stone, Dholpur pink, Jodhpur red, and Teak sandstone. These are widely used in garden paving, pool surrounds, and exterior cladding. Color consistency, surface texture (natural split versus sawn), and thickness tolerance are the primary specification considerations buyers negotiate with Indian suppliers.
ImportsExports
Imports
$506KYoY · free account
Exports
$201KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.5M of Sandstone and exported $1.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 2516
Subheading 251620 · $506K of $2.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2516202000 | Sandstone, Cut Into Blocks or Slabs of Rctngl Shpe | $444K | 23.39% | 93.61% | $104K |
| 2516201000 | Sandstone, Crude or Roughly Trimmed | $62K | 9.32% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2516202000 | Sandstone, Cut Into Blocks or Slabs of Rctngl Shpe | $201K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and China together supply 91% of it. China pays 40.5% duty; Canada 3.2%.
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rate provision · imports
5.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.66% of imports for consumption.