HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6804.30 – Stones; hand sharpening or polishing stones, of natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or ceramics, with or without parts of other materials
HS code 6804.30 is the 6-digit subheading for stones, hand sharpening or polishing stones, of natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or ceramics, with or without parts of other materials. It is used for knife sharpening stones, pocket whetstones, ceramic sharpening rods, polishing blocks and razor hones.
What HS 6804.30 covers
This category specifically covers hand sharpening or polishing stones, which can be made from natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or ceramics, and may include parts of other materials. These are typically smaller, handheld tools designed for sharpening knives, chisels, razors, and other cutting implements, or for polishing surfaces. They are essential for maintaining the edge and finish of tools in various professions and hobbies, from culinary arts and woodworking to barbering and jewelry making. Importers include countries with high consumer demand for kitchenware, DIY tools, and professional equipment. Exporters are often nations with strong manufacturing capabilities in abrasives or access to suitable natural stone resources. The market for these products is diverse, ranging from basic utility items to high-end specialty stones.
- Covers
- Knife sharpening stones
- Pocket whetstones
- Ceramic sharpening rods
- Polishing blocks
- Razor hones
- Diamond sharpening cards
- Multi-grit sharpening systems
- Examples
- Lansky Sharpeners
- Spyderco Sharpeners
- DMT Diamond Sharpeners
- King Waterstones
- Arkansas Sharpening Stones
- F. Dick sharpening steels
Codes often confused with 6804.30
Common mistake. Often confused with 680423 (natural stone grinding wheels) or 6805 (abrasive papers/cloths). The key is 'hand sharpening or polishing stones' and their typical size and application.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 680430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 680430 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 China $72M 41% of world exports
- 2 Germany $25M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $16M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $174M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $25M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $12M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 Japan $7.6M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $173M 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 6804.30
Brazil does not split HS 6804.30: its NCM code is 6804.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 68.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6804.30
What is HS code 680430?
HS code 680430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Stones; hand sharpening or polishing stones, of natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or ceramics, with or without parts of other materials. This category specifically covers hand sharpening or polishing stones, which can be made from natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or ceramics, and may include parts of other materials. These are typically smaller, handheld tools designed for sharpening knives, chisels, razors, and other cutting implements, or for polishing surfaces. They are essential for maintaining the edge and finish of tools in various professions and hobbies, from culinary arts and woodworking to barbering and jewelry making. Importers include countries with high consumer demand for kitchenware, DIY tools, and professional equipment. Exporters are often nations with strong manufacturing capabilities in abrasives or access to suitable natural stone resources. The market for these products is diverse, ranging from basic utility items to high-end specialty stones.
What products fall under HS code 680430?
Knife sharpening stones, pocket whetstones, ceramic sharpening rods, polishing blocks, razor hones, diamond sharpening cards, multi-grit sharpening systems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 680430?
Often confused with 680423 (natural stone grinding wheels) or 6805 (abrasive papers/cloths). The key is 'hand sharpening or polishing stones' and their typical size and application.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 680430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 680430 in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 41% of world exports), Germany ($25M) and the United States ($16M). World exports came to about $174M, 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 680430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 680430 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($25M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($12M) and Japan ($7.6M). World imports came to about $173M, 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 680430 structured?
HS code 680430 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (68) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 680430?
In Brazil, HS code 680430 is NCM 6804.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.