About HS Code 680100
This code covers setts, curbstones, and flagstones made of natural stone, excluding slate. These are fundamental building materials primarily used for outdoor paving, landscaping, and urban infrastructure projects. Due to their weight and bulk, logistics and transportation costs are significant factors in international trade. Major importers include construction companies, municipal authorities for public works, and landscape architects, while exporters are typically countries with abundant natural stone quarries. Key considerations for trade include the stone's durability, slip resistance, aesthetic appeal for urban planning, and compliance with local building codes and environmental standards for quarrying.
Products Under This Code
Granite setts, sandstone curbstones, limestone flagstones, basalt paving blocks, porphyry cobbles, quartzite pavers, bluestone steps
Real World Examples
Marshalls Paving (natural stone range), Tobermore (natural stone paving), various local quarry products, Indian Sandstone Paving, Chinese Granite Kerbs
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 6802 (worked monumental or building stone) if the stone has undergone more than simple cutting, or 2516 (unworked monumental or building stone) if it's truly raw.
Products Classified Under 6801.00
Trade Overview
China, India, and Turkey are major exporters, with European countries and the USA being significant importers for infrastructure and landscaping projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 680100?
HS code 680100 covers: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate). This code covers setts, curbstones, and flagstones made of natural stone, excluding slate. These are fundamental building materials primarily used for outdoor paving, landscaping, and urban infrastructure projects. Due to their weight and bulk, logistics and transportation costs are significant factors in international trade. Major importers include construction companies, municipal authorities for public works, and landscape architects, while exporters are typically countries with abundant natural stone quarries. Key considerations for trade include the stone's durability, slip resistance, aesthetic appeal for urban planning, and compliance with local building codes and environmental standards for quarrying.
What products fall under HS code 680100?
Granite setts, sandstone curbstones, limestone flagstones, basalt paving blocks, porphyry cobbles, quartzite pavers, bluestone steps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 680100?
Can be confused with 6802 (worked monumental or building stone) if the stone has undergone more than simple cutting, or 2516 (unworked monumental or building stone) if it's truly raw.
How is HS code 680100 structured?
HS code 680100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (68) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.