Product classification

HS code for Alabaster sheets: 6802.21

Marble, travertine and alabaster, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.

Classification of alabaster sheets under HS 6802.21

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 6802.21
  • 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. 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.

25.20Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders6802.91Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)94.05Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included

Top exporters and importers of HS 680221 (the code used for alabaster sheets), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680221 (the code used for alabaster sheets) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 680221, not only alabaster sheets.

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 alabaster sheets

Brazil classifies alabaster sheets under NCM 6802.21.00: HS 6802.21 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about alabaster sheets

What is the HS code for Alabaster sheets?

The HS code for Alabaster sheets is 680221 (Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface). The HS code for alabaster sheets that are simply cut or sawn with a flat or even surface is 6802.21.

How do I classify Alabaster sheets for customs?

Alabaster sheets is classified under HS code 680221 — Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of alabaster sheets (HS 680221)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680221 (the code used for alabaster sheets) 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 alabaster sheets (HS 680221)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 680221 (the code used for alabaster sheets) 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.

Is the HS code for Alabaster sheets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 680221 for Alabaster sheets is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for alabaster sheets in Brazil?

In Brazil, alabaster sheets (HS 680221) is classified under NCM 6802.21.00.