About HS Code 680229
This 'not elsewhere specified' code covers various other natural monumental or building stones (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, and granite) that have been simply cut or sawn to have a flat or even surface. This includes stones like sandstone, limestone (other than travertine), quartzite, and certain types of slate. These materials are traded for diverse construction, landscaping, and architectural purposes, often chosen for their unique regional aesthetics, specific physical properties (e.g., slip resistance, thermal mass), or cost-effectiveness. Importers range from specialized stone distributors to general construction contractors, seeking materials that offer distinct character or meet specific project requirements.
Products Under This Code
Sandstone paving slabs (sawn), limestone wall blocks (cut), quartzite floor tiles (simply surfaced), slate roofing tiles (sawn, if not 6803), bluestone steps (cut), brownstone facade panels, soapstone slabs
Real World Examples
Indiana Limestone (cut blocks), Yorkstone (sawn paving), various regional sandstone and bluestone suppliers, Burlington Stone (slate products), Portland Stone (sawn blocks)
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 680100 (setts, curbstones, flagstones) if the form is similar, or specific codes for marble/granite if the stone type is misidentified.
Products Classified Under 6802.29
Trade Overview
Countries with diverse geological resources like India, China, and various European nations are key exporters, serving global construction markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 680229?
HS code 680229 covers: Stone; monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface. This 'not elsewhere specified' code covers various other natural monumental or building stones (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, and granite) that have been simply cut or sawn to have a flat or even surface. This includes stones like sandstone, limestone (other than travertine), quartzite, and certain types of slate. These materials are traded for diverse construction, landscaping, and architectural purposes, often chosen for their unique regional aesthetics, specific physical properties (e.g., slip resistance, thermal mass), or cost-effectiveness. Importers range from specialized stone distributors to general construction contractors, seeking materials that offer distinct character or meet specific project requirements.
What products fall under HS code 680229?
Sandstone paving slabs (sawn), limestone wall blocks (cut), quartzite floor tiles (simply surfaced), slate roofing tiles (sawn, if not 6803), bluestone steps (cut), brownstone facade panels, soapstone slabs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 680229?
Can be confused with 680100 (setts, curbstones, flagstones) if the form is similar, or specific codes for marble/granite if the stone type is misidentified.
How is HS code 680229 structured?
HS code 680229 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.