HS Code for Alabaster sheets

The classification of alabaster sheets under HS code 6802.21 is determined by both the material composition and the specific stage of processing. Alabaster, a fine-grained variety of gypsum or calcite, is highly valued for its translucency and decorative appeal. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products made of natural stone that have been worked beyond the stage of simple quarrying fall under Chapter 68. Specifically, heading 6802 covers worked monumental or building stone. Subheading 6802.21 is reserved for marble, travertine, and alabaster that have been simply cut or sawn, provided they possess a flat or even surface. This classification applies to sheets that have not yet undergone further decorative processes such as polishing, edge-rounding, or carving. The distinction is critical because once the surface is polished or otherwise embellished, the product typically migrates to subheading 6802.91. For customs purposes, the importer must demonstrate that the sheets are uniform in thickness and lack any ornamental work that would classify them as finished articles or decorative objects.

Products Included

• Sawn alabaster slabs for architectural use
• Flat alabaster sheets for interior wall cladding
• Rectangular alabaster blocks with sawn faces
• Unpolished alabaster tiles for flooring or decorative inlay
• Simply sawn alabaster panels for light fixtures

Common Misclassification

Alabaster sheets are frequently confused with HS code 2520, which covers gypsum and anhydrite in their crude or roughly squared state. However, once the stone is sawn into sheets with flat surfaces, it must be classified in Chapter 68. Another common error involves HS code 6802.91, which is used for alabaster that has been polished, decorated, or further worked. If the alabaster is shaped into a specific article, such as a lamp base, it may be classified under 9405.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Alabaster sheets?

The HS code for alabaster sheets that are simply cut or sawn with a flat or even surface is 6802.21.

What is the difference between 6802.21 and 6802.91?

Code 6802.21 is for stone that is only sawn or cut with a flat surface, while 6802.91 covers stone that has been further worked, such as being polished, honed, or carved.