About HS Code 251741
This code covers marble in its granular, chipped, or powdered form, which may or may not be heat-treated. These smaller, processed forms of marble are highly valued for their aesthetic qualities, particularly their white color and crystalline structure, making them suitable for a variety of decorative and industrial applications. Importers include manufacturers of building materials (e.g., terrazzo, stucco, artificial stone), landscaping suppliers for decorative ground cover, and chemical industries where marble powder serves as a high-purity calcium carbonate filler or additive. Exporters are typically countries with significant marble quarries and advanced processing facilities capable of crushing and refining the stone into these specific forms. The trade caters to both high-end decorative markets and industrial sectors requiring fine mineral fillers.
Products Under This Code
Marble chips for terrazzo, marble granules for landscaping, marble powder filler, white marble aggregate, crushed marble for concrete, heat-treated marble chippings, marble dust for paints
Real World Examples
Carrara marble chips, Thassos marble powder, Calacatta marble granules, decorative white marble pebbles, marble dust for stucco
Common Misclassification
This is specifically for marble, distinguishing it from 251749 (other stone granules); it's also different from larger marble blocks/slabs in 251511 or 251512.
Products Classified Under 2517.41
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
Italy, Greece, and Turkey are prominent exporters of marble granules and powder, with major importers including the USA, Germany, and China for various industrial and decorative uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 251741?
HS code 251741 covers: Stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated. This code covers marble in its granular, chipped, or powdered form, which may or may not be heat-treated. These smaller, processed forms of marble are highly valued for their aesthetic qualities, particularly their white color and crystalline structure, making them suitable for a variety of decorative and industrial applications. Importers include manufacturers of building materials (e.g., terrazzo, stucco, artificial stone), landscaping suppliers for decorative ground cover, and chemical industries where marble powder serves as a high-purity calcium carbonate filler or additive. Exporters are typically countries with significant marble quarries and advanced processing facilities capable of crushing and refining the stone into these specific forms. The trade caters to both high-end decorative markets and industrial sectors requiring fine mineral fillers.
What products fall under HS code 251741?
Marble chips for terrazzo, marble granules for landscaping, marble powder filler, white marble aggregate, crushed marble for concrete, heat-treated marble chippings, marble dust for paints
What are common misclassifications for HS code 251741?
This is specifically for marble, distinguishing it from 251749 (other stone granules); it's also different from larger marble blocks/slabs in 251511 or 251512.
How is HS code 251741 structured?
HS code 251741 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.