HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6801.00 – Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)
HS code 6801.00 is the 6-digit subheading for stone, setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate). It is used for granite setts, sandstone curbstones, limestone flagstones, basalt paving blocks and porphyry cobbles.
What HS 6801.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Granite setts
- Sandstone curbstones
- Limestone flagstones
- Basalt paving blocks
- Porphyry cobbles
- Quartzite pavers
- Bluestone steps
- Examples
- Marshalls Paving (natural stone range)
- Tobermore (natural stone paving)
- various local quarry products
- Indian Sandstone Paving
- Chinese Granite Kerbs
Codes often confused with 6801.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 680100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 680100 in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 Portugal $72M 16% of world exports
- 2 Italy $56M 12% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$38M 8.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $458M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $144M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $92M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $78M 10% of world imports
World total: $776M 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 6801.00
Brazil does not split HS 6801.00: its NCM code is 6801.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 68.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6801.00
What is HS code 680100?
HS code 680100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 680100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 680100 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($72M, 16% of world exports), Italy ($56M) and Vietnam (about $38M). World exports came to about $458M, 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 680100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 680100 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($144M, 19% of world imports), France ($92M) and Germany ($78M). World imports came to about $776M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 680100?
In Brazil, HS code 680100 is NCM 6801.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.