HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 6802.21 – Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface

HS code 6802.21 is the 6-digit subheading for marble, travertine and alabaster, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface. It is used for marble slabs (rough cut), travertine tiles (sawn), alabaster blocks (simply surfaced), polished marble floor tiles (basic cut) and honed travertine wall panels.

What HS 6802.21 covers

This HS code covers marble, travertine, and alabaster that have been simply cut or sawn to achieve a flat or even surface. These are semi-finished products, often imported by fabricators, construction companies, and interior designers for further shaping, polishing, or direct installation in high-end residential and commercial projects. The trade involves significant logistics due to the weight and fragility of the stone. Key considerations include the stone's unique aesthetic patterns, color variations, porosity, and suitability for specific applications like countertops, wall cladding, or flooring. The origin of the stone often dictates its perceived quality and market value.

Covers
  • Marble slabs (rough cut)
  • Travertine tiles (sawn)
  • Alabaster blocks (simply surfaced)
  • Polished marble floor tiles (basic cut)
  • Honed travertine wall panels
  • Marble vanity tops (sawn)
  • Travertine pavers
Examples
  • Carrara Marble (sawn slabs)
  • Travertino Romano (cut tiles)
  • various stone suppliers like MSI Stone
  • Daltile
  • Polycor (marble products)

Codes often confused with 6802.21

Common mistake. Can be confused with 680291 if the stone has undergone more extensive working (e.g., carving, molding), or 2515 (unworked marble/travertine) if it's in its raw block form.

6802.91Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)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) shape

Top exporters and importers of HS code 680221, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 680221 in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 23% 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 Türkiye $587M
  2. 2 Italy $324M
  3. 3 Egypt $217M

World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $380M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$144M
  3. 3 United States $101M

World total: $1.7B 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 6802.21

Brazil does not split HS 6802.21: its NCM code is 6802.21.00.

  1. 6802.21.00 Marble, travertine, alabaster, simply cut or sawnMármore, travertino e alabastro

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 68.02 →

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

Questions about HS 6802.21

What is HS code 680221?

HS code 680221 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface. This HS code covers marble, travertine, and alabaster that have been simply cut or sawn to achieve a flat or even surface. These are semi-finished products, often imported by fabricators, construction companies, and interior designers for further shaping, polishing, or direct installation in high-end residential and commercial projects. The trade involves significant logistics due to the weight and fragility of the stone. Key considerations include the stone's unique aesthetic patterns, color variations, porosity, and suitability for specific applications like countertops, wall cladding, or flooring. The origin of the stone often dictates its perceived quality and market value.

What products fall under HS code 680221?

Marble slabs (rough cut), travertine tiles (sawn), alabaster blocks (simply surfaced), polished marble floor tiles (basic cut), honed travertine wall panels, marble vanity tops (sawn), travertine pavers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 680221?

Can be confused with 680291 if the stone has undergone more extensive working (e.g., carving, molding), or 2515 (unworked marble/travertine) if it's in its raw block form.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 680221?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 680221 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($587M, 33% of world exports), Italy ($324M) and Egypt ($217M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 680221?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 680221 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($380M, 23% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $144M) and the United States ($101M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 680221 structured?

HS code 680221 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (68) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 680221?

In Brazil, HS code 680221 is NCM 6802.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.