Sandstone blocks or slabs from India
India exported $64.5 million of sandstone blocks or slabs (HS 2516.20) in FY2025-26, up 9.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 13% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 40.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $64MUp 9.8% on last year
- HS code
- 2516.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2516.20.10.00 | Sandstone: Crude or roughly trimmed | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2516.20.20.00 | Sandstone: Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | 3% | 13% | 40.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of sandstone blocks or slabs
India's exports to all countries under HS 2516.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2516.20 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on sandstone blocks or slabs from India?
10% to 13% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 2516.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 40.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for sandstone blocks or slabs?
2516.20, under heading 2516 (Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export sandstone blocks or slabs?
Yes. India exported $64.5 million under HS 2516.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.