HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2516.11 – Granite; crude or roughly trimmed

HS code 2516.11 is the 6-digit subheading for granite, crude or roughly trimmed. It is used for granite quarry blocks, rough-hewn granite boulders, crude granite slabs, untrimmed granite chunks and raw pink granite.

What HS 2516.11 covers

This code covers granite in its most unprocessed form: crude or roughly trimmed blocks. It represents the initial stage of granite extraction from quarries, serving as the foundational raw material for a vast array of construction and monumental applications. Major importers are typically countries with robust stone processing industries or significant construction demands but limited domestic granite quarries, such as China, Italy, or the USA. Exporters are predominantly nations rich in granite deposits, including India, Brazil, and Norway. The trade involves bulk shipments, where the value is primarily in the raw material's quality, color, and size. Key aspects include geological sourcing, quarrying efficiency, and the logistical challenges of transporting heavy, raw stone blocks across international borders.

Covers
  • Granite quarry blocks
  • Rough-hewn granite boulders
  • Crude granite slabs
  • Untrimmed granite chunks
  • Raw pink granite
  • Rough black granite
  • Unpolished granite blocks
Examples
  • Indian Black Galaxy granite blocks
  • Brazilian Ornamental White granite boulders
  • Norwegian Blue Pearl rough blocks
  • South African Rustenburg granite
  • Chinese G603 crude granite

Codes often confused with 2516.11

Common mistake. This is distinct from 251612 (granite, merely cut into blocks/slabs) which implies some initial sawing, and 6802 (worked granite) which involves further shaping or polishing.

2516.12Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape68.02Monumental 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 251611, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 251611 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 59% 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 India $310M
  2. 2 South Africa $32M
  3. 3 Spain $31M

World total: $524M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $457M
  2. 2 Italy $115M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $73M

World total: $905M 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 2516.11

Brazil does not split HS 2516.11: its NCM code is 2516.11.00.

  1. 2516.11.00 Granite, crude or roughly trimmedEm bruto ou desbastado

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 25.16 →

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

Questions about HS 2516.11

What is HS code 251611?

HS code 251611 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Granite; crude or roughly trimmed. This code covers granite in its most unprocessed form: crude or roughly trimmed blocks. It represents the initial stage of granite extraction from quarries, serving as the foundational raw material for a vast array of construction and monumental applications. Major importers are typically countries with robust stone processing industries or significant construction demands but limited domestic granite quarries, such as China, Italy, or the USA. Exporters are predominantly nations rich in granite deposits, including India, Brazil, and Norway. The trade involves bulk shipments, where the value is primarily in the raw material's quality, color, and size. Key aspects include geological sourcing, quarrying efficiency, and the logistical challenges of transporting heavy, raw stone blocks across international borders.

What products fall under HS code 251611?

Granite quarry blocks, rough-hewn granite boulders, crude granite slabs, untrimmed granite chunks, raw pink granite, rough black granite, unpolished granite blocks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 251611?

This is distinct from 251612 (granite, merely cut into blocks/slabs) which implies some initial sawing, and 6802 (worked granite) which involves further shaping or polishing.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 251611?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 251611 in UN Comtrade data were India ($310M, 59% of world exports), South Africa ($32M) and Spain ($31M). World exports came to about $524M, 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 251611?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 251611 in UN Comtrade data were China ($457M, 51% of world imports), Italy ($115M) and the United Kingdom ($73M). World imports came to about $905M, 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 251611 structured?

HS code 251611 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 251611?

In Brazil, HS code 251611 is NCM 2516.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.