HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2516.20 – Sandstone;. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

HS code 2516.20 is the 6-digit subheading for sandstone,. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. It is used for sandstone building blocks, sawn sandstone slabs, roughly trimmed sandstone pavers, rectangular sandstone tiles and natural cleft sandstone.

What HS 2516.20 covers

This category covers sandstone, a widely used building material, in its raw (roughly trimmed) or semi-processed (cut into rectangular blocks or slabs) forms. Sandstone is valued for its natural aesthetic, durability, and workability, making it suitable for a range of applications including facades, paving, wall cladding, and landscaping. Importers include construction firms, landscape architects, and stone distributors, particularly in regions where local sandstone is scarce or where specific colors and textures are desired. Exporters are countries with significant sandstone quarries and processing capabilities, often shipping in bulk for large-scale architectural and infrastructure projects. The trade is driven by demand for natural, durable, and aesthetically pleasing building materials.

Covers
  • Sandstone building blocks
  • Sawn sandstone slabs
  • Roughly trimmed sandstone pavers
  • Rectangular sandstone tiles
  • Natural cleft sandstone
  • Buff sandstone blocks
  • Red sandstone cladding
Examples
  • Indian Teakwood sandstone slabs
  • Kota Brown sandstone blocks
  • Yorkshire sandstone paving
  • Australian Helidon sandstone
  • Chinese Yellow Wood Grain sandstone

Codes often confused with 2516.20

Common mistake. Can be confused with other building stones like 251520 (calcareous stone) or 251690 (other monumental stone) if not clearly identified as sandstone, and 6802 if further worked or carved.

2515.20Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more2516.90Monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or 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 251620, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 251620 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 33% 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 $65M
  2. 2 Spain $7.6M
  3. 3 Ireland $2.4M

World total: $88M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $48M
  2. 2 China $41M
  3. 3 United States $11M

World total: $145M 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 2516.20

Brazil does not split HS 2516.20: its NCM code is 2516.20.00.

  1. 2516.20.00 SandstoneArenito (grés)

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 2516.20

What is HS code 251620?

HS code 251620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sandstone;. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. This category covers sandstone, a widely used building material, in its raw (roughly trimmed) or semi-processed (cut into rectangular blocks or slabs) forms. Sandstone is valued for its natural aesthetic, durability, and workability, making it suitable for a range of applications including facades, paving, wall cladding, and landscaping. Importers include construction firms, landscape architects, and stone distributors, particularly in regions where local sandstone is scarce or where specific colors and textures are desired. Exporters are countries with significant sandstone quarries and processing capabilities, often shipping in bulk for large-scale architectural and infrastructure projects. The trade is driven by demand for natural, durable, and aesthetically pleasing building materials.

What products fall under HS code 251620?

Sandstone building blocks, sawn sandstone slabs, roughly trimmed sandstone pavers, rectangular sandstone tiles, natural cleft sandstone, buff sandstone blocks, red sandstone cladding

What are common misclassifications for HS code 251620?

Can be confused with other building stones like 251520 (calcareous stone) or 251690 (other monumental stone) if not clearly identified as sandstone, and 6802 if further worked or carved.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 251620?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 251620 in UN Comtrade data were India ($65M, 74% of world exports), Spain ($7.6M) and Ireland ($2.4M). World exports came to about $88M, 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 251620?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 251620 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($48M, 33% of world imports), China ($41M) and the United States ($11M). World imports came to about $145M, 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 251620 structured?

HS code 251620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 251620?

In Brazil, HS code 251620 is NCM 2516.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.