HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2516.12 – Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

HS code 2516.12 is the 6-digit subheading for granite, merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. It is used for granite rectangular blocks, sawn granite slabs, square granite blocks, cut granite for countertops and granite monument blanks.

What HS 2516.12 covers

This HS code pertains to granite that has undergone an initial stage of processing, specifically being merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into rectangular or square blocks and slabs. This intermediate form facilitates easier handling, transport, and subsequent fabrication into finished products like countertops, tiles, or monuments. Importers are typically stone fabricators, construction companies, and distributors seeking semi-finished materials to reduce processing costs at their end. Exporters are often countries with advanced stone-cutting industries or those aiming to add initial value to their raw granite before export. The trade in these sawn blocks and slabs is a crucial link in the global stone supply chain, balancing raw material sourcing with manufacturing efficiency and reducing the bulk weight compared to crude blocks.

Covers
  • Granite rectangular blocks
  • Sawn granite slabs
  • Square granite blocks
  • Cut granite for countertops
  • Granite monument blanks
  • Polished granite slabs (initial cut)
  • Dimensioned granite blocks
Examples
  • Sawn G603 granite slabs
  • Absolute Black granite rectangular blocks
  • Blue Pearl cut-to-size slabs
  • Ubatuba granite sawn blocks
  • Kashmir White granite slabs

Codes often confused with 2516.12

Common mistake. This differs from 251611 (crude granite) by the presence of sawing, and from 6802 (worked granite) which involves more advanced shaping, polishing, or carving.

2516.11Granite; crude or roughly trimmed68.02Monumental 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 251612, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 251612 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% 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 Brazil $166M
  2. 2 India $118M
  3. 3 Cambodia* ~$59M

World total: $520M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $352M
  2. 2 Maldives $80M
  3. 3 Algeria* ~$26M

World total: $590M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 2516.12

Brazil does not split HS 2516.12: its NCM code is 2516.12.00.

  1. 2516.12.00 Granite, cut into blocks or slabsSimplesmente cortado à serra ou por outro meio, em blocos ou placas de forma quadrada ou retangular

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 2516.12

What is HS code 251612?

HS code 251612 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. This HS code pertains to granite that has undergone an initial stage of processing, specifically being merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into rectangular or square blocks and slabs. This intermediate form facilitates easier handling, transport, and subsequent fabrication into finished products like countertops, tiles, or monuments. Importers are typically stone fabricators, construction companies, and distributors seeking semi-finished materials to reduce processing costs at their end. Exporters are often countries with advanced stone-cutting industries or those aiming to add initial value to their raw granite before export. The trade in these sawn blocks and slabs is a crucial link in the global stone supply chain, balancing raw material sourcing with manufacturing efficiency and reducing the bulk weight compared to crude blocks.

What products fall under HS code 251612?

Granite rectangular blocks, sawn granite slabs, square granite blocks, cut granite for countertops, granite monument blanks, polished granite slabs (initial cut), dimensioned granite blocks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 251612?

This differs from 251611 (crude granite) by the presence of sawing, and from 6802 (worked granite) which involves more advanced shaping, polishing, or carving.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 251612?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 251612 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($166M, 32% of world exports), India ($118M) and Cambodia (about $59M). World exports came to about $520M, 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 251612?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 251612 in UN Comtrade data were China ($352M, 60% of world imports), the Maldives ($80M) and Algeria (about $26M). World imports came to about $590M, 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 251612 structured?

HS code 251612 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 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 251612?

In Brazil, HS code 251612 is NCM 2516.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.