HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6802.29 – 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
HS code 6802.29 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for sandstone paving slabs (sawn), limestone wall blocks (cut), quartzite floor tiles (simply surfaced), slate roofing tiles (sawn, if not 6803) and bluestone steps (cut).
What HS 6802.29 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Indiana Limestone (cut blocks)
- Yorkstone (sawn paving)
- various regional sandstone and bluestone suppliers
- Burlington Stone (slate products)
- Portland Stone (sawn blocks)
Codes often confused with 6802.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 680229, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 680229 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 Italy $36M 15% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $22M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $19M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $240M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $38M 13% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $29M 10% of world imports
- 3 Canada $27M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $285M 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 6802.29
Brazil does not split HS 6802.29: its NCM code is 6802.29.00.
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 6802.29
What is HS code 680229?
HS code 680229 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 680229?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 680229 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($36M, 15% of world exports), Brazil ($22M) and Indonesia ($19M). World exports came to about $240M, 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 680229?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 680229 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($38M, 13% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($29M) and Canada ($27M). World imports came to about $285M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 680229?
In Brazil, HS code 680229 is NCM 6802.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.