HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2517.49 – Stones; of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated

HS code 2517.49 is the 6-digit subheading for stones, of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated. It is used for granite chippings, sandstone granules, basalt powder, alabaster dust and quartzite aggregate.

What HS 2517.49 covers

This 'other' category covers granules, chippings, and powder derived from various monumental or building stones (excluding marble) classified under heading 2515 or 2516, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, or alabaster. These processed forms, whether or not heat-treated, are utilized in diverse applications where the specific properties or aesthetics of these stones are desired in a finer texture. Importers range from manufacturers of construction materials (e.g., specialized aggregates, precast concrete), paints, and coatings, to landscaping companies and chemical industries requiring specific mineral fillers. Exporters are countries with abundant quarries of these specific stones and the facilities to crush and process them into finer forms. The trade often involves bulk shipments for industrial use, catering to specialized demands beyond common aggregates.

Covers
  • Granite chippings
  • Sandstone granules
  • Basalt powder
  • Alabaster dust
  • Quartzite aggregate
  • Crushed porphyry
  • Decorative stone chippings (non-marble)
  • Slate powder
Examples
  • Black granite chippings for landscaping
  • red sandstone granules for pathways
  • basalt powder for mineral fillers
  • crushed quartz for industrial use
  • decorative river stone chippings

Codes often confused with 2517.49

Common mistake. This code is for granules/powder of stones from 2515 (excluding marble) and 2516; it's crucial to differentiate it from 251741 (marble granules) and larger forms of these stones (e.g., 251611 for crude granite).

25.15Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape25.16Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape2517.41Stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated2516.11Granite; crude or roughly trimmed

Top exporters and importers of HS code 251749, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 251749 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% 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 Germany $133M
  2. 2 China $109M
  3. 3 Norway $47M

World total: $512M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $220M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $50M
  3. 3 Netherlands $46M

World total: $614M 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 2517.49

Brazil does not split HS 2517.49: its NCM code is 2517.49.00.

  1. 2517.49.00 Other stone granules, chippings and powderOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 25.17 →

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

Questions about HS 2517.49

What is HS code 251749?

HS code 251749 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Stones; of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated. This 'other' category covers granules, chippings, and powder derived from various monumental or building stones (excluding marble) classified under heading 2515 or 2516, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, or alabaster. These processed forms, whether or not heat-treated, are utilized in diverse applications where the specific properties or aesthetics of these stones are desired in a finer texture. Importers range from manufacturers of construction materials (e.g., specialized aggregates, precast concrete), paints, and coatings, to landscaping companies and chemical industries requiring specific mineral fillers. Exporters are countries with abundant quarries of these specific stones and the facilities to crush and process them into finer forms. The trade often involves bulk shipments for industrial use, catering to specialized demands beyond common aggregates.

What products fall under HS code 251749?

Granite chippings, sandstone granules, basalt powder, alabaster dust, quartzite aggregate, crushed porphyry, decorative stone chippings (non-marble), slate powder

What are common misclassifications for HS code 251749?

This code is for granules/powder of stones from 2515 (excluding marble) and 2516; it's crucial to differentiate it from 251741 (marble granules) and larger forms of these stones (e.g., 251611 for crude granite).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 251749?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 251749 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($133M, 26% of world exports), China ($109M) and Norway ($47M). World exports came to about $512M, 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 251749?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 251749 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($220M, 36% of world imports), Hong Kong ($50M) and the Netherlands ($46M). World imports came to about $614M, 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 251749 structured?

HS code 251749 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 251749?

In Brazil, HS code 251749 is NCM 2517.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.