Handcrafted Artistic and Decorative Stone Tiles Import from India to USA
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Bill of Lading Number | ATLLATLDEL19582 |
| Master Bill of Lading | NYKSDELS05237200 |
| Date | 2016-07-19 |
| Shipper | Akriti Jewelcraftz Pvt. Ltd. |
| Shipper Address | Plot No.420 E.P.I.P. H.S.I.I.D.C., Kundli, Distt.-Sonipat, Haryana 131028, India |
| Consignee | Ep Stone Inc |
| Consignee Address | 520 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Commodity | Handcrafted Artistic and Decorative Stone Tiles |
| HS Code / HTS | 68159990 / HTS 6802 |
| Weight | 1,080.0 KG (1,080 K) |
| Quantity | 4 BOX |
| Container | NYKU5959044 |
| Port of Lading | Mundra, India |
| U.S. Port of Unlading | New York/Newark Area, Newark, New Jersey |
| Carrier / Vessel | ATLAS LINE — MAIPO (Voyage 6125) |
Ep Stone Inc. is a United States-based stone importing company located at 520 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094. The company specializes in the import and distribution of decorative and artistic stone products, catering to the high-end interior design, architecture and construction industries in the greater New York metropolitan area. Secaucus, New Jersey is strategically positioned near the Port of New York and New Jersey, one of the largest and busiest ports on the East Coast of the United States, providing Ep Stone Inc. with efficient access to international shipping routes and logistics infrastructure for stone imports from India and other sourcing countries.
Akriti Jewelcraftz Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian manufacturer and exporter specializing in handcrafted artistic and decorative stone tiles, located in the E.P.I.P. Industrial Area of Kundli, Sonipat district, Haryana, India. The company combines traditional Indian stonecraft techniques with modern production capabilities to produce premium quality decorative tiles for international markets. India has a rich heritage of stone craftsmanship spanning thousands of years, and companies like Akriti Jewelcraftz leverage this tradition to supply unique, hand-finished stone products to importers in the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
The United States is one of the world's largest importers of decorative stone products, driven by a robust construction and renovation industry, growing demand for premium interior finishes and increasing consumer preference for natural stone materials. The US decorative stone market encompasses a wide range of products including marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, travertine and handcrafted artistic stone tiles. Major sourcing countries for the US market include India, China, Turkey, Italy and Brazil. Indian stone products are particularly competitive in the handcrafted and artistic segments due to the country's abundant natural stone resources, skilled labor force and established processing infrastructure.
HS Code 68159990 falls under Chapter 68 of the Harmonized System, covering articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials. This specific classification is used for non-refractory ceramic constructional goods and other articles of stone or other mineral substances. The corresponding HTS 6802 covers worked monumental or building stone and articles thereof, including decorative stone tiles, mosaic cubes and similar products. Imports under these codes are subject to standard customs duties and must comply with US Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations and applicable ASTM International standards for stone products.
The Port of Mundra, located in the state of Gujarat on India's western coast, is the largest private port in India and one of the country's most important container handling facilities. Operated by the Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), Mundra serves as a major gateway for Indian exports including textiles, agricultural products, chemicals and stone products. The port's strategic location on the Arabian Sea provides direct shipping access to the Suez Canal route, making it an ideal departure point for shipments destined for the East Coast of the United States. Mundra's modern container terminals and efficient logistics operations make it a preferred choice for Indian stone exporters targeting the North American market.
The shipment was transported by ATLAS LINE on board the vessel MAIPO (Voyage 6125). ATLAS LINE is a regional carrier serving trade routes between South Asia, the Middle East and the East Coast of North America. The vessel MAIPO (Lloyd's Code: 9400083) operated on the India-to-US East Coast service, connecting the Port of Mundra with the Port of New York and New Jersey. Container NYKU5959044 carried the 1,080 KG cargo of handcrafted decorative stone tiles, demonstrating the suitability of standard containerized shipping for high-value, relatively lightweight specialty stone products that require careful handling during ocean transit.
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