HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2515.20 – Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

HS code 2515.20 is the 6-digit subheading for ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone, alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. It is used for alabaster sculptures, ecaussine facade panels, polished alabaster tiles, carved limestone ornaments and monumental alabaster blocks.

What HS 2515.20 covers

This HS code encompasses high-value calcareous monumental or building stones, specifically ecaussine and alabaster, characterized by a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. These stones are primarily traded for their aesthetic appeal and workability, making them sought after in luxury construction, interior design, and artistic applications like sculpture. Importers typically include specialized stone fabricators, high-end construction companies, and artisans who transform these raw or semi-processed materials into decorative panels, flooring, or intricate carvings. Exporters are often countries with unique geological deposits of these specific stones, such as Italy, Egypt, or Belgium. Key considerations in this trade involve the stone's color, veining, translucency (for alabaster), and the specific gravity requirement which helps distinguish it from lighter limestones. The market often caters to bespoke projects and luxury segments.

Covers
  • Alabaster sculptures
  • Ecaussine facade panels
  • Polished alabaster tiles
  • Carved limestone ornaments
  • Monumental alabaster blocks
  • Decorative calcareous stone slabs
  • Alabaster lamp shades
Examples
  • Carrara alabaster
  • Volterra alabaster
  • Belgian Ecaussine limestone
  • Egyptian alabaster artifacts
  • Spanish alabaster lamps

Codes often confused with 2515.20

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 251511 (marble, crude) or 251512 (marble, cut) if not carefully distinguished by specific gravity or geological type, as well as 6802 if the stone is already extensively carved beyond simple cutting.

2515.11Marble and travertine; having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape2515.12Marble and travertine; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more68.02Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone

Top exporters and importers of HS code 251520, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 251520 in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Portugal $50M
  2. 2 Türkiye $18M
  3. 3 Belgium $15M

World total: $166M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $65M
  2. 2 Netherlands $10M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $8.3M

World total: $128M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 2515.20

Brazil does not split HS 2515.20: its NCM code is 2515.20.00.

  1. 2515.20.00 Ecaussine, calcareous building stone, alabasterGranitos belgas e outras pedras calcárias de cantaria ou de construção; alabastro

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 25.15 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2515.20

What is HS code 251520?

HS code 251520 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. This HS code encompasses high-value calcareous monumental or building stones, specifically ecaussine and alabaster, characterized by a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. These stones are primarily traded for their aesthetic appeal and workability, making them sought after in luxury construction, interior design, and artistic applications like sculpture. Importers typically include specialized stone fabricators, high-end construction companies, and artisans who transform these raw or semi-processed materials into decorative panels, flooring, or intricate carvings. Exporters are often countries with unique geological deposits of these specific stones, such as Italy, Egypt, or Belgium. Key considerations in this trade involve the stone's color, veining, translucency (for alabaster), and the specific gravity requirement which helps distinguish it from lighter limestones. The market often caters to bespoke projects and luxury segments.

What products fall under HS code 251520?

Alabaster sculptures, Ecaussine facade panels, polished alabaster tiles, carved limestone ornaments, monumental alabaster blocks, decorative calcareous stone slabs, alabaster lamp shades

What are common misclassifications for HS code 251520?

This code can be confused with 251511 (marble, crude) or 251512 (marble, cut) if not carefully distinguished by specific gravity or geological type, as well as 6802 if the stone is already extensively carved beyond simple cutting.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 251520?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 251520 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($50M, 30% of world exports), Türkiye ($18M) and Belgium ($15M). World exports came to about $166M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 251520?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 251520 in UN Comtrade data were China ($65M, 51% of world imports), the Netherlands ($10M) and the United Kingdom ($8.3M). World imports came to about $128M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 251520 structured?

HS code 251520 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 251520?

In Brazil, HS code 251520 is NCM 2515.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.