Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Marble, Travertine & Alabaster — Molded, Polished or Otherwise Worked (SITC 66136) totaled $107.3M in August 2026, imported from 62 countries.
Importers of Marble, Travertine & Alabaster — Molded, Polished or Otherwise Worked paid $16.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Marble, Travertine & Alabaster — Molded, Polished or Otherwise Worked imports of $107.3M in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $92.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOnce marble, travertine, or alabaster has been polished, honed, carved, molded, turned, or decorated, it enters this heading — the value-added tier of the natural stone trade that encompasses finished countertops, polished floor tiles, carved architectural elements, and decorative objects. The processing distinction from heading 66134 (simply cut) is commercially important because finished articles command higher prices and may face different tariff treatment. Italy remains a leading origin for high-grade polished marble products, while Turkey and China are significant sources for travertine and marble tiles respectively. Importers of finished stone articles should verify that the surface finish and any edge profiling are accurately described on the commercial invoice.
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5.9K import shipments a month
Yes. Honing is a surface-finishing operation that goes beyond simple sawing, so honed marble tiles are classified as 'worked' here rather than as 'simply cut' under heading 66134. The same applies to brushed, sandblasted, or leathered finishes — any deliberate surface treatment beyond the raw saw cut constitutes further working.
Mixed shipments must be classified line by line: polished or honed tiles belong under this heading (66136), while rough-sawn slabs with no surface finishing belong under 66134. Combining them on a single HTS line risks misclassification. Importers should ensure the commercial invoice and packing list separately itemize each product type by finish, dimensions, and quantity.
Basic heading 56 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 66136 · $107.3M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and Turkey together supply 62% of it. China pays 41.7% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$107.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1B of Marble, Travertine & Alabaster — Molded, Polished or Otherwise Worked and exported $15.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.